Pakistan approves printing of new currency notes, cabinet forms design committee
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Pakistan’s federal cabinet approves printing of new currency notes with enhanced security and inclusive designs, forms a committee to finalize designs reflecting history, environment
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – The federal cabinet has approved the printing of new currency notes, with a committee formed to finalize their designs, officials said Wednesday.
The briefing, presented by the Ministry of Finance, highlighted that the State Bank of Pakistan is working on modern and secure designs for the notes.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister House, where members were informed that new Rs100, Rs500, Rs1,000, and Rs5,000 notes will be introduced.
International experts have been consulted to ensure modern standards, advanced security features, and designs reflecting Pakistan’s regional diversity, historical landmarks, women’s contributions, and environmental themes.
The cabinet also approved sending the private Haj policy draft 2027–2030 to a committee for further review and endorsed previous decisions of the Energy Cabinet Committee (December 24, 2025) and Economic Coordination Committee (December 23, 2025).
