A local court has awarded the death sentence to accused Umar Hayat in the high-profile murder case of TikToker Sana Yousaf.The court also imposed a fine of Rs2 million on the convict during the verdict announcement. The case had drawn nationwide attention and sparked widespread debate on women’s safety, social media harassment, and violence against female influencers in Pakistan.Sana Yousaf’s murder triggered protests and public campaigns demanding justice, with activists and civil society groups calling for stronger protection for women and stricter action against gender-based violence.
