The Sindh government has expressed concerns over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to remove the image of Mohenjo-Daro from Pakistani currency notes. In a letter to the SBP Governor, Sindh’s Minister for Culture and Tourism, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, highlighted the historical significance of Mohenjo-Daro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site representing a 5,000-year-old civilization.
The letter emphasized that Mohenjo-Daro is a symbol of pride for Sindh and Pakistan, and its removal from currency notes without consultation is a mistake. The Sindh Department of Culture urged the SBP to reconsider the decision, warning that ignoring such a vital part of the country’s heritage would be a mistake.
The SBP had announced the winners of a competition to design new currency notes, which sparked an online debate. One of the winning designs, particularly the Rs 5,000 note, has been criticized for depicting the internationally recognized disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The SBP has clarified that the new currency notes will be designed in collaboration with international designers, who will take inspiration from local submissions. The new notes will feature advanced security features to curb counterfeiting.
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