Federal Cabinet Approves Printing of New-Design Currency Notes

The government has decided to print newly designed currency notes following formal approval by the federal cabinet.

The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House on Wednesday. The cabinet approved the introduction of new designs for **Rs100, Rs500, Rs1,000, and Rs5,000 banknotes**.

Officials briefed the meeting that the new currency notes are being prepared in line with **modern international standards**, with the assistance of global experts. To curb counterfeiting, the notes will feature **advanced and robust security threads and other modern security features**.

The new designs will highlight **Pakistan’s regional and geographical diversity**, along with important **historical landmarks**. Themes such as the **role of women in national development** and **climate change awareness** will also be reflected in the designs.

Before the final issuance of the new banknotes, the cabinet approved the formation of a **special cabinet committee** to further review and finalize the proposed designs.

Meanwhile, the cabinet also directed that the draft **Private Hajj Policy 2027–2030** be referred back to the Hajj Policy Committee for further deliberation. The draft policy covers matters related to the **registration of private Hajj operator companies** and **third-party verification mechanisms**.