Pakistani TikTok Star Sana Yousaf, 17, Fatally Shot in Islamabad Home—Police Suspect Guest Behind Attack

Teen Influencer Sana Yousaf Killed in Islamabad: Details Emerge

Sana Yousaf, just 17, had managed to build a name for herself among Pakistan's younger crowd. Living in Islamabad, far from her hometown of Chitral, Sana was a familiar face on TikTok and Instagram, regularly sharing videos that quickly caught fire with Gen Z followers. On June 3, 2025, her story took a harrowing turn: she was shot dead at her own home in Islamabad's G-13 sector.

The attack wasn’t random. According to investigators, the shooter got close enough for two point-blank shots, killing Sana instantly. The timing sent shockwaves across her fanbase and beyond, especially since she had shared a joyful birthday video on Instagram just hours before the tragedy. That video, showing her celebrating with friends and cutting a cake, now holds an eerie place in her online legacy.

Sana’s family found her just moments after the shooting and rushed to get help. First responders brought Sana’s body to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for autopsy. The medical team there confirmed the cause of death was two gunshots fired at close range.

Police Search for Answers as Public Reacts

Islamabad police have launched a full-scale investigation, canvassing the neighborhood for security camera footage and interviewing everyone who saw Sana in her final hours. It’s not lost on officers—or social media users—that she had recently hosted people at her home. The leading theory? The suspect was a guest, someone she likely knew and trusted.

The day before her death, Sana had posted that now-famous birthday video, which has since racked up millions of views. Friends and fans are re-sharing it in tribute, stunned by the suddenness of her loss. Some followers have even speculated in comment sections about possible motives or suspects, though police have urged caution, saying the investigation is still wide open.

Sana’s rise to fame was a recent one. She became popular in late 2023 after a series of comedic and lifestyle clips hit thousands of likes on TikTok. By 2025, she had over 300,000 followers, with people from all over Pakistan tuning in for her upbeat sketches and daily glimpses into her life as a teenage creator. She often talked openly about being away from her Chitral roots and adjusting to the fast pace of capital city life.

Now, her name trends for a much darker reason. Across social media, grieving fans have started sharing stories of other online personalities who faced harassment or worse, raising fresh conversations about the risks young influencers face, even within their own homes.

Police say the search for suspects is ongoing, with special focus on Sana's inner social circle and anyone who visited her G-13 home around the time of the murder. With no arrests reported so far, many are anxiously awaiting answers—while Sana's last viral video continues to circulate as both a celebration and a reminder of what was lost.