Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old Pakistani TikTok influencer known for advocating women's education and Chitrali culture, was fatally shot in her Islamabad home. Police are investigating the murder as a potential honour killing, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice on social media. Her death has ignited a renewed debate about women's safety and the consequences of honour-based violence in Pakistan.
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