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- The Cabinet of Pakistan has approved new and modern designs of currency notes and to replace the Rs 10 paper note with a new coin. A meeting.
- Later, a special cabinet committee set up by the prime minister finalized these designs after detailed consultation with all concerned parti.
- Comprehensive coverage reported by The Urdu Post News Desk.com).
The Cabinet of Pakistan has approved new and modern designs of currency notes and to replace the Rs 10 paper note with a new coin. A meeting of the federal cabinet was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in which a detailed briefing was given about the new currency notes. After the briefing, the Prime Minister and Cabinet members formally approved these recommendations and designs. During the meeting, the cabinet was informed that suggestions were sought from artists and designers across the country for the design of the new currency notes.
Later, a special cabinet committee set up by the prime minister finalized these designs after detailed consultation with all concerned parties. The Cabinet meeting was informed by the officials that to prevent fake notes in the country and to further strengthen the security, the new notes are being incorporated with advanced security features of international standards. Apart from this, modern and durable materials will be used in the production of notes, which will significantly increase the useful life of currency notes. How will the new currency notes be? After the Federal Cabinet approved the innovative designs of the new currency notes, the State Bank has initiated practical steps to print and issue them in a phased manner. According to the State Bank, all the newly designed notes retain the image of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, in the traditional style. The back side of the note will depict the country's cultural heritage, historical buildings, national symbols and natural landscapes. Apart from this, the color and size of notes of each denomination have been significantly changed to make identification easier for the public. Similarly, they will use the latest technology of international standards to prevent fake notes. Additionally, larger notes will use ink that changes color when the angle is changed, while holographic security threads and clear watermarks have also been added. Raised for the convenience of the blind
