According to officials familiar with the process, the Security Printing Corporation has already finished its groundwork to print the new notes, equipping them with modern security features aimed at reducing counterfeiting and improving durability. The designs are now awaiting formal clearance from the federal authorities.
Sources add that the final approval will be granted by the federal cabinet. Once the cabinet gives the green light, official instructions will be issued to begin large scale printing of the new currency notes.
The move is part of a broader effort to refresh Pakistan’s currency system and strengthen public trust in banknotes through updated designs and enhanced safety elements. While the preparation phase is complete, the rollout will follow a careful and phased approach.
Officials expect the new banknotes to enter circulation by the end of 2026. Until then, the existing currency will remain legal tender, and the State Bank will keep the public informed about the transition at each step.
This development signals steady progress rather than sudden change, reflecting the central bank’s cautious but forward looking approach to currency reform.
