ISLAMABAD – A life lost can never be replaced, but the law provides financial compensation to victim’s heirs through Diyat, aka blood money. Pakistani government announced a new Diyat value for 2026-27, fixing the amount at nearly Rs. The government announced major revision in the value of Diyat (blood money) for the upcoming financial year 2026-27, fixing the amount at Rs. Commonly referred to as “blood money”, the payment serves as financial compensation for the loss of life and is awarded according to court decisions and applicable laws. Each year, the government revises the minimum Diyat value based on the price of 30,630 grams of silver, ensuring the amount reflects prevailing market rates.