Pakistani TikTok star Sana Yousaf fatally shot in Islamabad
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Pakistani TikTok personality Sana Yousaf, aged 17, was fatally shot by an unknown attacker at her home in Islamabad on Monday, according to a report by the Khaleej Times. Following the tragic incident, her final Instagram post quickly gained widespread attention online.
The video, which has since gone viral, shows Yousaf celebrating her birthday with friends. It begins with her smiling and cutting her birthday cake—an image that has now become her last moment shared publicly on social media.
Reports state that the gunman entered her residence and fired two shots at point-blank range.
Yousaf died at the scene from her wounds, and her body was later taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a post-mortem examination. Authorities have launched an investigation into the killing, but no suspects have been apprehended yet, Indian Express reported.
Police have indicated that the suspect may have been a guest at her home in Islamabad’s G-13 sector.
Originally from Chitral, Yousaf had gained popularity as a prominent Gen Z influencer in Pakistan. She was widely recognized for her TikTok videos and was also highly active on Instagram, where she regularly shared humorous reels and relatable content that appealed to her expanding audience.
Her death has sparked a wave of public outcry online, with social media users calling for justice.
Yousaf had built a significant digital footprint, amassing over 492,000 followers on Instagram and managing a separate account for brand partnerships and sponsored content.
