New designs will be introduced for denomination notes of Rs 100, Rs 500, Rs 1,000 and Rs 5,000.
The federal government has decided to introduce newly designed banknotes after formal approval by the federal cabinet. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House in the federal capital on Wednesday.
The Ministry of Finance informed the cabinet about the proposed design of banknotes issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. Officials told the meeting that the new banknotes are being designed in accordance with modern international standards, with the services of global experts hired for the process. New designs will be introduced for denomination notes of Rs 100, Rs 500, Rs 1,000 and Rs 5,000.
According to the report, the redesigned banknotes will feature improved security threads to improve protection against counterfeiting. The designs will also reflect Pakistan’s regional and geographical diversity as well as its historical landmarks.
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Additionally, 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 a special cabinet committee to review the proposed banknotes before their final launch.
During the meeting, the cabinet ordered that the draft Private Hajj Policy 2027-2030, submitted by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, be forwarded to the Hajj Policy Committee for further consideration. The draft refers to the registration and third-party verification of private Hajj operating companies.
The cabinet also ratified decisions made by the Energy Cabinet Committee at its meeting held on December 24, 2025, as well as decisions made by the Economic Coordination Committee at its meeting on December 23, 2025.
