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ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP):The government on Wednesday reviewed the new currency note designs and formed a committee for further deliberation.
The federal cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, met here at the Prime Minister’s House to review a range of policy matters, including proposed new designs for Pakistan’s currency notes, a Prime Minister Office news release said.
The cabinet was briefed by the Ministry of Finance on the State Bank of Pakistan’s initiative to introduce new designs for banknotes in line with modern requirements. The meeting was informed that international experts have been engaged for the redesign process. New designs will be introduced for Rs100, Rs500, Rs1,000 and Rs5,000 denominations.
According to the briefing, the redesigned currency notes will incorporate improved security threads and advanced features. The designs will reflect Pakistan’s regional and geographical diversity, historical landmarks, and important social themes, including women’s role in national development and environmental change. The cabinet decided to constitute a cabinet committee to further examine and deliberate on the proposed currency note designs.
The Federal Cabinet also considered the draft Private Hajj Policy 2027–2030 presented by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. The policy relates to third-party registration and scrutiny of private Hajj operator companies. On the basis of cabinet members’ views, the draft was referred to the Hajj Policy Committee for further consideration.
In addition, the cabinet ratified the decisions taken by the Cabinet Committee on Energy in its meeting held on December 24, 2025, as well as the decisions of the Economic Coordination Committee from its meeting on December 23, 2025.