Govt almost doubles blood money payment to heirs of victim on account of rising silver prices

The Pakistani federal government increased blood money (diyat) to Rs19,352,390 for FY2026-27, a 97% rise from the previous year, due to higher silver prices. The amount is tied to 30,630 grams of silver under the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), with a proposed Senate amendment suggesting a shift to gold or convict assets.