Sana Yousaf

Sana Yousaf (died June 2025) was a Pakistani social media influencer and TikTok star, best known for her short videos that garnered millions of views across various platforms. She was active primarily on TikTok and Instagram, where she gained a large following for her content related to lifestyle, fashion, and daily life in Islamabad.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]

Early Life and Career

Details about Sana Yousaf’s early life, including her date of birth, education, and family background, remain largely private. She began creating content on TikTok in the early 2020s and quickly rose to fame for her relatable personality, aesthetic visuals, and engaging style. Her videos often featured popular trends, lip-syncs, and glimpses into her personal life.^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]^[10]

By mid-2025, she had amassed over 500,000 followers on Instagram and was widely recognized among the youth in Pakistan’s digital space. She also collaborated with brands for product placements, modeling gigs, and PR campaigns, especially through her Instagram handle @sanayousaf22.

Death

Sana Yousaf was tragically shot dead at her home in Islamabad in June 2025. The incident was widely reported in both local and international media. Initial reports, including from Times of India and MSN News, cited rejection and obsession as possible motives behind the fatal attack. The circumstances surrounding her death sparked discussions about the dangers of online fame, privacy, and personal safety for influencers.

Her last words and social media activity before her death were widely shared by fans and the media, generating an outpouring of grief and tributes across the internet.^[11]^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]

Legacy

Sana Yousaf's death led to an increase in public awareness around cyber harassment and the mental and physical toll that fame can exert on influencers, especially women. Several fellow content creators and fans called for better protective measures and legal reforms to address stalking and digital harassment in Pakistan.^[16]

Her fans continue to honor her memory through tribute videos, posts, and comments on her social media profiles.

Social Media

TikTok
Instagram: @sanayousaf22

References

[1] ttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/who-was-sana-yousaf-pakistani-teen-tiktok-star-murdered-in-broad-daylight-in-islamabad/articleshow/121603586.cms

[2] ttps://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/tiktoker-sana-yousaf-pakistan-killed

[3] ttps://www.arabnews.com/node/2603204/pakistan

[4] ttps://www.newsx.com/world/who-was-sana-yousaf-17-year-old-tiktok-star-shot-dead-in-islamabad-attacker-escapes-after-entering-home-firing-from-close-range/

[5] ttps://24newshd.tv/04-Jun-2025/enough-is-enough-sharmila-faruqui-wants-swift-justice-in-sana-yousaf-murder-case

[6] ttps://www.lokmattimes.com/international/sana-yousaf-murder-case-tiktoker-umar-hayat-arrested-for-killing-17-year-old-pakistani-influencer-at-her-home-a517/

[7] ttps://propakistani.pk/lens/sana-yousaf-murder-case-celebrities-speak-out-against-mentality-of-pakistani-men/

[8] ttps://www.business-standard.com/world-news/17-year-old-social-media-influencer-sana-yousaf-shot-dead-in-islamabad-home-125060400242_1.html

[9] ttps://tnnenglish.com/what-led-to-the-cold-blooded-murder-of-tiktoker-sana-yousaf

[10] ttps://www.dawn.com/news/1915163/murder-case-filed-after-17-year-old-social-media-influencer-shot-dead-in-islamabad

[11] ttps://tribune.com.pk/story/2549138/17-year-old-tiktok-star-shot-dead-in-islamabad

[12] ttps://www.dw.com/en/sana-yousaf-pakistan-tiktok-star-shot-dead-at-home/a-72771300

[13] ttps://people.com/tiktok-star-sana-yousaf-dies-at-17-after-being-fatally-shot-11747192

[14] ttps://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pakistan-teenage-tiktok-star-sana-yousaf-shot-dead-in-islamabad20250603103236/

[15] ttps://www.newsx.com/world/who-was-sana-yousaf-17-year-old-tiktok-star-shot-dead-in-islamabad-attacker-escapes-after-entering-home-firing-from-close-range/

[16] ttps://asianews.network/murder-of-teenage-tiktok-star-sana-yousaf-exposes-the-rot-in-pakistani-society/

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