Justice Delayed, Not Denied: The Sana Yousaf Verdict and Pakistan's Ongoing Struggle with Honor Killings The recent death sentence handed down to Umar Hayat, who murdered 17 year old TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf in her home, has been hailed as a landmark moment for justice in Pakistan.
However, the verdict is only one step towards addressing the broader context that enables such heinous crimes. The case of Sana Yousaf is not an isolated incident.
According to statistics, 346 women were killed in Pakistan in the name of "honor" in 2024, a staggering number that highlights the depth of the problem.