Pakistani court sentences man to death in teenage TikTok influencer’s killing
A Pakistani court has sentenced a man to death for the murder of a teenage TikTok influencer. The victim, Sana Yousuf, was killed after rejecting the man's offer of friendship. The case has drawn significant public attention and condemnation across the country.
- ▪Umar Hayat was convicted for the killing of 17-year-old Sana Yousuf outside her home.
- ▪The police arrested Hayat after reviewing CCTV footage that showed him leaving the area shortly after the shooting.
- ▪Yousuf was known for her social media presence and advocacy for girls' education.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onPakistani court sentences man to death in teenage TikTok influencer’s killingA Pakistani court has sentenced a man to death for killing a teenage social media influencerByThe Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 9:43 AM1:28ISLAMABAD -- A Pakistani court on Tuesday sentenced a man to death for killing a teenage social media influencer outside her home last year when she rejected his offer of friendship.Islamabad Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka announced the conviction and verdict for Umar Hayat, who was arrested in June after the killing of 17-year-old Sana Yousuf.Police said investigators traced and arrested…
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