ISLAMABAD – Rs 284 billion fresh currency notes issued by the State Bank ofPakistan (SBP).
SBP through 16 field offices of its subsidiary SBP Banking ServicesCorporation (SBP BSC), has issued fresh banknotes of various denominationsaggregating to Rs. 284 billion, including Rs. 274 billion via commercialbanks and Rs. 10 billion via cash counters of SBP BSC, during days leadingto Eid-ul-Azha.
Out of the total notes issued to commercial banks, Rs. 12 billion of lowerdenominations (up to Rs.100), fresh notes have been provided fordistribution among general public and account holders.
SBP BSC has also provided a sufficient quantity of fresh & good quality ATMnotes of higher denominations to commercial banks for smooth ATM operationsduring the Eid Holidays.
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In this regard, special teams of SBP and SBP BSC officials shall inspectand monitor the working of ATMs across Pakistan to ensure uninterruptedavailability of cash to the general public during the Eid holidays.
