blood money
Coverage of blood money in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- A crumbling truce? Iran's Supreme Leader demands 'blood money' as bombs continue ringing out overhead in Lebanon and Trump says Tehran is doing 'dishonorable' job of letting oil through the Strait
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has demanded 'blood money' amid ongoing bombings in Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Tehran for inadequately managing oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions suggest a potential breakdown of the existing truce between conflicting parties.
- On the front lines, Russian soldiers pay officers to stay alive
Russian soldiers are reportedly paying officers to stay alive during the war against Ukraine, highlighting a corrupt system where blood money is exchanged. The conflict has created an economy based on survival and bribery.