Federal cabinet approves printing of currency notes with new designs

The federal government has decided to introduce newly-designed currency notes after the formal approval from the federal cabinet. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House in the federal capital on Wednesday.

The cabinet was briefed by the Ministry of Finance on the proposed design of banknotes, issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. Officials told the meeting that the new currency notes are being designed in line with the modern international standards, with the services of global experts engaged for the process. New designs will be introduced for the banknotes of Rs100, Rs500, Rs1,000 and Rs5,000 denomination.

According to the briefing, the redesigned notes will feature improved security threads to enhance protection against counterfeiting. The designs will also reflect Pakistan’s regional and geographical diversity, as well as its historical landmarks.

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In addition, themes such as women’s contribution to national development and climate change will be incorporated into the artwork. To further deliberate on the designs, the cabinet approved the formation of special cabinet committee to review the proposed currency notes before their final rollout.

During the meeting, the cabinet directed that the draft Private Hajj Policy 2027–2030, presented by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, be referred back to the Hajj Policy Committee for further consideration. The draft relates to the registration and third-party verification of private Hajj operator companies.

The cabinet also ratified decisions taken by the Cabinet Committee on Energy in its meeting held on December 24, 2025, as well as decisions made by the Economic Coordination Committee in its meeting on December 23, 2025.