Islamabad court sentences Umar Hayat to death in Sana Yousaf murder case

Updated: 12:10 PM PKT — May 20, 2026

The court found that Mohsin Hayat killed Sanaan Yousuf after she refused his friendship. Hayat also received a 10-year prison sentence and a fine of PKR 2 million on related charges. Following the verdict, the victim’s mother demanded a public execution, stating that the killer should be made an example of.

Updated: 9:31 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

The murder occurred after Yousuf reportedly refused Hayat’s friendship. While expressing satisfaction with the verdict, the victim’s family also called for the killer to be publicly hanged.

Updated: 8:43 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

The convict was also fined Rs 2.5 million and handed a cumulative sentence of 21 years for additional charges including dacoity. Following the verdict, the victim’s parents stated that justice had been served for society.

Updated: 7:26 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

In addition to the death penalty, the court imposed a fine of Rs 2 million and sentenced Hayat to a further 21 years in prison on related charges. Following the verdict, the victim’s mother called for the sentence to be carried out publicly.

Updated: 5:59 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

The victim was identified as social media influencer Sara Yusuf. The court imposed a fine of Rs 2 million and sentenced the convict to a collective 21 years in prison on related charges. In a joint statement, the victim’s parents said justice has been served for society.

Updated: 5:16 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

The victim, Sana Yusuf, was also described as a social media influencer. Her mother stated the killer, Amar Hayat, should be hanged publicly to set an example and ensure justice for society. The court also imposed a fine of Rs. 2 million on Hayat for the murder.

Updated: 4:28 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

The fine imposed on the convict was 2.5 million rupees, while the additional prison sentence for dacoity and trespassing was set at a cumulative 21 years. The victim’s parents expressed satisfaction with the verdict, adding a call for the sentence to be carried out publicly.

Updated: 2:50 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

The court heard that Hayat murdered the 17-year-old college student after she refused his friendship. Following the verdict, the victim’s parents demanded a public execution and stated they would not forgive the killer.

Updated: 1:12 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

Hayat was found guilty of fatally shooting Yusuf after she reportedly refused his demands. The victim’s parents have demanded the sentence be carried out publicly, ruling out any possibility of a pardon.

Updated: 12:11 AM PKT — May 20, 2026

The victim’s father also expressed his satisfaction with the verdict, thanking the judiciary, police, and media for their support. The court’s sentence for the related charges of robbery and illegal entry totaled a cumulative 21 years in prison. An additional fine of Rs 2.5 million was also imposed on the convict.

Updated: 11:48 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

The convict, Amar Hayat, had shot and killed Usman Yusuf in his home after a dispute. The court imposed a fine of 2 million rupees and handed down additional 10-year sentences in related cases. The victim’s parents stated that justice has been served for society.

Updated: 11:29 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

The convict’s name has been confirmed as Amar Hayat. He was also found guilty of dacoity, receiving a cumulative sentence of 21 years for these crimes. The court imposed a total fine of Rs 2.5 million.

Updated: 10:57 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

Hayat had reportedly shot and killed Yousuf after she rejected his friendship. The court also imposed a fine of 2 million rupees as part of the sentence. Following the verdict, the victim’s parents expressed their wish for the killer to be publicly hanged.

Updated: 10:24 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

According to case details, Hayat murdered Yusuf after she refused his friendship. The court also sentenced him to a cumulative 21 years in prison for related charges. Following the verdict, the victim’s parents demanded a public hanging.

Updated: 9:02 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

A fine of Rs 2 million was imposed on the convicted murderer, Amir Hayat. The victim’s parents were present in court for the verdict and publicly demanded that the killer be hanged in public.

Updated: 8:25 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

The victim’s parents were present in court and demanded a public execution, stating they would never forgive the killer. The court also imposed a fine of up to Rs. 2.5 million.

Updated: 8:03 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

Hayat was found guilty of shooting Yousaf in her home after she reportedly rejected his friendship. The victim’s parents were present in court for the verdict and demanded that the convict be publicly hanged.

Updated: 7:16 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

The murder took place in June 2023 when the convict broke into the victim’s home. Following the verdict, the victim’s parents, who were both present in court, demanded a public execution. Hayat’s additional prison sentence of 21 years was for charges that included dacoity.

Updated: 6:39 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

A separate 10-year sentence was handed down for the crime of home invasion. Speaking to reporters, the victim’s parents credited media coverage with the case’s progress, adding that justice has been served for society as a whole.

Updated: 5:53 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

The murder took place on June 2, 2022, reportedly after Yousuf refused Hayat’s friendship proposal. Crucial evidence in the case included fingerprint analysis from a piece of glass, verified by NADRA, and the testimony of a key relative who witnessed the crime.

Updated: 5:30 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

An Islamabad court has handed down the death sentence to Umer Hayat for the murder of his wife, Sarah Inam. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 20 lakh on the convicted individual. Following the verdict, the victim’s mother expressed her satisfaction with the court’s decision.

Updated: 5:07 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

The victim, 17-year-old Sana Yousuf, was killed in the capital’s Sector G-13. The murder reportedly occurred after Yousuf refused Hayat’s proposal of friendship, and prosecutors used call data records as part of the evidence to secure the conviction.

Updated: 4:39 PM PKT — May 19, 2026

The Additional Sessions Court also imposed a fine of Rs. 2 million on the convict. The verdict was delivered nearly a year after Yousaf was shot and killed in her home on June 2 of the previous year. Following the announcement, the victim’s parents expressed their satisfaction with the outcome.