Islamabad — The federal government has approved the printing of newly designed currency notes after receiving formal clearance from the federal cabinet.

The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House. Under the plan, new designs will be introduced for Rs100, Rs500, Rs1,000 and Rs5,000 banknotes.

According to officials, the new currency notes will be developed in line with modern international standards. Global experts have been engaged to help design the notes, with a strong focus on improving security features to prevent counterfeiting. Enhanced security threads will be a key part of the redesign.

The artwork on the new notes will reflect Pakistan’s regional and geographical diversity, along with important historical landmarks. Officials said the designs will also highlight women’s role in national development and raise awareness about climate change.

To oversee the final stages of the process, the cabinet approved the formation of a special cabinet committee. The committee will review the proposed designs before they are officially rolled out.

During the same meeting, the cabinet decided to send the draft Private Hajj Policy 2027–2030 back to the Hajj Policy Committee for further review. The policy focuses on the registration process and third-party verification of private Hajj operator companies.

The cabinet also ratified decisions taken earlier by the Cabinet Committee on Energy in its meeting on December 24, 2025, and by the Economic Coordination Committee in its meeting on December 23, 2025.

No timeline has yet been announced for when the new currency notes will enter circulation.