Who was Sana Yousaf? Teen TikTok influencer shot dead on her birthday in Pakistan

Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old TikTok influencer from Pakistan’s Chitral region, was shot dead in her Islamabad home on her birthday, 1 June 2025. Police suspect an honour killing, allegedly carried out by a male guest at her residence. Known for championing women's rights and Chitrali culture, Sana had over 500,000 followers across social media. Her killing has sparked national outrage and renewed concerns about the safety of women online. Authorities have launched a manhunt, but no arrests have yet been made.