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• The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has the sole authority to issue currency notes in Pakistan.
• This power is given under Section 24 of the State Bank of Pakistan Act.

The first emergency notes were printed by De La Rue & Company between 1948 and 1960 in denominations of:

• 5 Rupees
• 10 Rupees
• 100 Rupees

Additional information:

• Established: 1 July 1948
• Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan
• Founder: Government of Pakistan
• Main Function: Regulate banking system and issue currency notes

Last verified on 11-05-2026

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• Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
• “Markhor” means “snake eater.”
• known as a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence.
• Large wild goat (Capra species).
• Found in Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayan regions.

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• Designer: Amir Uddin Kidwai Adoption Date: 11 August 1947 (officially adopted) Additional information: Green field – represents Muslims of Pakistan White stripe – represents minorities and religious minorities’ rights Crescent and star – symbol of progress and light Proportion of flag: 2:3 (height:width)

Last verified on 16-01-2026

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