Government increases blood money payment for victims' heirs by 97%
Most outlets reported the significant increase in blood money (diyat) set by the federal government for the fiscal year 2026-27, noting the rise of 97% to over Rs19 million. Both Dawn and Daily Times led with the increase and its financial value, with Dawn briefly mentioning the context of rising silver prices. There was no notable framing difference in the excerpts provided.
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Govt almost doubles blood money payment to heirs of victim
With an unprecedented 97% increase, the federal government on Tuesday set the value of blood money (diyat) at more than Rs19 million for the fiscal year 2026-27. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the government set the value of diyat at Rs19,352,390, as required under the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), 1860. […]
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Govt almost doubles blood money payment to heirs of victim on account of rising silver prices
ISLAMABAD: With an unprecedented 97pc increase, the federal government on Tuesday set the value of blood money (diyat) at more than Rs19 million for the fiscal year 2026-27. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the government set the value of diyat at Rs19,352,390, as required under the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), 1860. Diyat is compensation for murder payable by the of...
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Govt Notifies Massive Increase In Blood Money
The federal government has nearly doubled the value of blood money, or diyat, to more than Rs. 19 million for… Read More The post Govt Notifies Massive Increase In Blood Money appeared first on ProPakistani.
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