Karachi: (Web Desk) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that it will begin issuing banknotes bearing the signature of new Governor Jameel Ahmad with effect from Dec 29 (today). The currency notes will be issued from the offices of the SBP Banking Services Corporation (BSC).
According to the source, a central bank statement says the banknotes bearing the signature of his predecessors will continue to remain in circulation as legal tender. The field offices of SBP-BSC will remain open on Saturday to facilitate the public exchange of old design banknotes. Jameel Ahmad was appointed the SBP governor on Aug 19 this year.
