The State Bank of Pakistan has rejected social media reports that the PKR 10 banknote will be discontinued or must be exchanged by a specified deadline. No decision has been taken to replace or discontinue any denomination. A proposal for a new banknote series remains under consideration by the Federal Cabinet. Any decision to discontinue banknotes would be communicated through official channels, with sufficient time provided for exchanges.
2026-09-17State Bank of Pakistan
State Bank of Pakistan refutes reports of PKR 10 banknote discontinuation
The State Bank of Pakistan has rejected reports that the PKR 10 banknote will be discontinued or is subject to an exchange deadline. A proposed new banknote series remains under Federal Cabinet consideration, and no denomination has been approved for replacement or discontinuation.