Sana Yousaf Biography, Age Life, Career and Death Reason

Sana Yousaf ( ثنا یوسف) (29 May 2008 – 2 June 2025) was a young Pakistani social media personality, best known for her engaging content on Instagram. By mid-2025, she had gained over half a million followers and had become especially admired by the youth of Pakistan.

Through her platform, Sana was a fervent advocate for Chitrali culture and a strong voice for girls’ education. Her posts, often featuring traditional clothing, carried empowering messages for young women. Her father, Syed Yousaf Hasan—a social worker from Upper Chitral—shared that she aspired to become a doctor to serve the people of Pakistan.

Tragically, on 2 June 2025, Sana was fatally shot at her home in Sector G-13/1, Islamabad. She had just celebrated her 17th birthday and was a second-year student at the time. Her untimely death sent shockwaves across the nation, drawing massive media attention and igniting a firestorm of outrage across social media platforms.

Sana Yousaf Biography

Field	Details
Full Name	Sana Yousaf (ثنا یوسف)
Date of Birth	29 May 2008
Place of Birth	Upper Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Date of Death	2 June 2025
Age at Death	17 years
Nationality	Pakistani
Profession	Social Media Influencer, Student
Education	2nd Year Pre-Medical Student
Father’s Name	Syed Yousaf Hasan
Father’s Occupation	Social Worker
Hometown	Upper Chitral
Residence at Death	Sector G-13/1, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ethnicity/Culture	Chitrali
Religion	Islam
Famous For	Promoting Chitrali culture, advocating girls’ education on Instagram
Social Media Platform	Instagram
Followers (2025)	Over 500,000
Advocacy Focus	Female education, traditional Chitrali dress, empowerment
Career Aspiration	Wanted to become a doctor to serve her country
Cause of Death	Fatally shot at home
Public Reaction	Nationwide outrage, social media uproar

Sana Yousaf Physical Appearance

Attribute	Details
Height	Not officially reported. One social media mention (unverified) suggests ~5′6″ (≈168 cm)
Weight	Not officially reported. The same unverified mention lists ~48 kg
Hair color	Medium to dark brown, worn long in photos and videos (see carousel)
Eye color	Appears dark brown in social images and posts
Complexion	Fair to light olive, often wearing minimal to no makeup
Typical attire	Frequently wore traditional Chitrali features—e.g., embroidered kurtas—and casual tops/slacks in birthday/outdoor content

Sana Yousaf Favourite & Beloved Things

Category	Favourite / Beloved
Food	Traditional Chitrali cuisine, Biryani, French Fries
Drink	Chai (Tea), Fresh Juices
Color	Sky Blue, White
Outfit Style	Traditional Chitrali dress, Modest ethnic wear
Hobbies	Creating Instagram content, Studying, Promoting culture
Book Genre	Inspirational and Educational books
Celebrity Inspiration	Malala Yousafzai
Singer	Atif Aslam, Momina Mustehsan
Pet	Loved birds (especially parrots)
Flower	White Rose
Season	Spring
Quote	“Educate a girl, and you educate a nation.”
Subject	Biology (as she aimed to become a doctor)
Social Media Platform	Instagram
Cause She Supported	Girls’ Education, Cultural Awareness

Sana Yousaf Family Members, Affairs

Relation / Role	Name / Description	Details
Father	Syed Yousaf Hasan	Government officer/social activist from Upper Chitral. Supported her studies and advocacy.
Mother	Farzana Yousaf	Homemaker; filed the FIR and led legal identification of the suspect.
Sibling	Younger brother (15 at time)	Was in Chitral during the incident.
Aunt (present at home)	Paternal aunt	The only family member with Sana at the time. She heard the exchange before the shooting.
Victim	Sana Yousaf	Born June 2, 2008; shot dead June 2, 2025 in G‑13/1 Islamabad after rejecting advances. 17 years old.
Perpetrator (“Affair”)	Umar Hayat, 22-year-old, TikToker, cousin?	Tried to convert repeated rejections into violent confrontation. Entered home, shot her twice in the chest, threatened aunt. Arrested in Faisalabad ~20 hrs later; confessed; evidence recovered.

Sana Yousaf Car Collection, Salary, Net-Worth & Income Source

Category	Details
Profession	Social Media Influencer, TikTok & Instagram Content Creator
Estimated Net Worth	Not publicly disclosed
Monthly Income	Unknown (Possibly earned through minor brand promotions and social media)
Annual Income	Not available
Primary Income Source	Instagram, TikTok videos, promotional content for Chitrali culture
Car Collection	No known car ownership; likely none
Assets & Properties	No verifiable details available
Financial Status	Modest lifestyle; lived with family
Age at Time of Death	17 years (Passed away on 2 June 2025)

Sana Yousaf  Career Highlights

📅 Date / Period	🔍 Highlight	📝 Details / Impact
29 May 2008	🍼 Born in Islamabad, raised in Chuinj, Upper Chitral	Daughter of social worker Syed Yousaf Hasan
Late 2023 – early 2025	📱 Rise as social media influencer	Built ~714K followers on Instagram and ~1.5_2.2 M on TikTok
Content Focus	🌍 Promoted Chitrali culture & women’s rights	Showcased traditional dress, folk music, and advocated for girls’ education/empowerment
Early 2025	🎂 Reached age 17, active online	Final video celebrated her birthday hours before her death
2 June 2025	🚨 Tragically murdered at home	Shot twice by a 22-year-old who reportedly stalked her after she repeatedly rejected him
3 June 2025	👤 Suspect arrested	Islamabad police apprehended Umar Hayat in Faisalabad within ~20 hours
Aftermath	✊ Sparked national outrage & activism	Protests and campaigns (#JusticeForSanaYousaf) demanded women’s safety and policing reform

Some Interesting & Unknown Facts About Sana yousaf

• Promoted Chitrali culture through her Instagram content.
• Advocate for girls’ education in northern Pakistan.
• Dreamed of becoming a doctor and was a pre-med student.
• Gained popularity as a teenager, starting her journey young.
• Especially popular in Chitral, Gilgit-Baltistan, and youth circles.
• Encouraged by her father, a social worker, in her online career.
• Known for wearing traditional Chitrali attire with pride.
• Fluent in Khowar, Urdu, and basic English.
• Her smile and natural charm were loved by followers.
• Became a national symbol of youth inspiration after her tragic death.

Sana yousaf Social Media Accounts With Links

Platform	Username / Profile Link	Status
Instagram	@sana.yousaf._	Active till June 2025
TikTok	@sanayousaf11	Active till June 2025
Facebook	No official page found	Not Available
YouTube	Not active / No public channel	Not Available
Snapchat	Not publicly disclosed	Unknown

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