{
  "id": 8184401,
  "title": "SBP rejects rumours about Rs10 banknote",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/sbp-rejects-rumours-about-rs10-banknote",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T03:11:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2030752/sbp-rejects-rumours-about-rs10-banknote"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) firmly denied rumors circulating on social media about the phased retirement or a deadline for the discontinuation of the Rs10 banknote on Thursday. The central bank emphatically dismissed claims that set a specific date for the Rs10 banknote's cessation, emphasizing that the rumors are baseless and lack substance. \"The reports are baseless and without substance,\" stated the SBP. The authority further clarified that a proposal to introduce a new banknote series is currently under review by the Federal Cabinet, but no decision has been made regarding the replacement or discontinuation of any denomination. \"Any such decision, if taken, will be formally communicated to the public through official channels, and adequate time will be given to the public to exchange discontinued banknotes,\" the SBP affirmed. Deputy Governor Dr Inayat Hussain had previously briefed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on August 25th, stating that the SBP is contemplating a phased withdrawal of the Rs10 banknote due to escalating printing costs. Moreover, the central bank is in the process of designing a new denomination - the Rs5,000 note - to enhance anti-counterfeiting measures.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday explicitly denied social media rumours claiming the Rs10 banknote is being phased out or that there is a set deadline for its discontinuation. The central bank said social media is trying to dispute the issue by setting a specific deadline for discontinuing the Rs10 banknote. The SBP categorically refuted reports circulating on social media…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}