WEB DESK: Renowned Pakistani actress Sania Saeed recently opened up emotionally during a podcast discussion, shedding light on the heartbreaking murder of social media influencer Sana Yousaf and the broader issue of gender-based violence plaguing society.
During the conversation, Sania struggled to contain her emotions as she recalled Sana Yousaf, a young TikToker whose untimely death has left the nation in shock. Overcome with grief, the actress shared her distress over the persistent violence against women, revealing that she wakes up daily to news of women being murdered, with Sana’s case just one among many.
Sania criticized societal complacency, emphasizing that such tragedies have become disturbingly normalized. “We’ve become desensitized,” she lamented, “treating these violent acts as if they’re just part of everyday life.”
She condemned the dangerous tendency to justify violence, stressing that every such incident reveals a deeper societal flaw. “Sana was an innocent girl, living her life without causing harm or controversy. Yet, she was targeted simply because she was a woman,” Sania said passionately.
The actress underscored the importance of raising voices for women’s rights, highlighting slogans like “My body, my choice” as crucial standpoints against gender injustice. She also pointed to emotional immaturity among men as a key factor behind such violence, suggesting that societal change requires addressing the roots of toxic masculinity and societal oppression.
Sania Saeed’s heartfelt words have reignited conversations across Pakistan about the urgent need to combat gender-based violence, advocate for women’s autonomy, and challenge societal attitudes that perpetuate such tragedies.
