On February 4, 2026, multiple news sources reported on the State Bank of Pakistan's plans regarding currency notes, particularly the 5,000-rupee note. According to Daily Qudrat, the State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad briefed a parliamentary committee, indicating that the bank has proposed new currency designs to the cabinet, which include modern security features. The article highlights that the State Bank's board has finalized the designs for all new currency notes. Meanwhile, Pakistan News Index emphasized that the 5,000-rupee note will not be discontinued, as clarified by Governor Ahmad during a Senate Finance Committee meeting. He stated, 'تمام کرنسی نوٹس کو تبدیل کیا جا رہا ہے، نوٹوں کے رنگ بدلے جا رہے ہیں اور ان میں جدید سکیورٹی فیچرز شامل کیے جا رہے ہیں.' The governor also noted that while the State Bank board has approved the changes, federal government approval is still pending.