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title: "SBP clarifies status of Rs10 banknote amid social media reports"
description: "Most outlets led with the State Bank of Pakistan’s denial of social media reports suggesting the discontinuation or withdrawal of the Rs10 banknote, often quoting the bank’s characterization of the claims as baseless or rumours. Several also noted the SBP’s mention of a proposed new currency note series under consideration, though this detail was not included in all summaries. Framing varied slightly in emphasis, with some outlets highlighting the denial of an exchange deadline and others focusing on the clarification that no decision has been made to discontinue any denomination."
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# SBP clarifies status of Rs10 banknote amid social media reports

business · updated 19 Sep 2026, 8:12 PM PKT · 17–19 Sep 2026 · 18 articles from 14 outlets over 3 developments

**HarZaviya summary** — how 14 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts:

> Most outlets led with the State Bank of Pakistan's denial of social media reports claiming the Rs10 banknote is being discontinued or has an exchange deadline. Several also noted that a proposal for a new currency note series is under consideration. A few outlets added that no decision has been made to replace any denomination and that the Rs10 note remains legal tender. The framing was largely consistent, with variations in emphasis on the new currency proposal and the baselessness of the circulating claims.

## How it developed

Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it.

### 19 Sep 2026 — SBP rejects reports of Rs10 banknote withdrawal (1 outlet)

- **Abb Takk News** — [SBP rejects reports of Rs10 banknote withdrawal](https://abbtakk.tv/sbp-rejects-reports-of-rs10-banknote-withdrawal/) · 19 Sep 2026, 8:12 PM PKT
  > KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has dismissed reports circulating on social media that the Rs10 currency note is being withdrawn or that a deadline has been announced for exchanging it. In a clarification issued on Thursday, the central bank said the reports regarding the alleged discontinuation of the...

### 18 Sep 2026 — SBP rejects Rs10 note discontinuation rumours (1 outlet)

- **24 News HD** — [SBP rejects Rs10 note discontinuation rumours](https://www.24newshd.tv/18-Sep-2026/sbp-rejects-rs10-note-discontinuation-rumours) · 18 Sep 2026, 8:54 PM PKT
  > The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has rejected rumours circulating on social media that the Rs10 banknote is being discontinued, 24NewsHD TV reported on Friday.

### 17 Sep 2026 — SBP clarifies status of Rs10 banknote amid social media reports (12 outlets)

> Most outlets led with the State Bank of Pakistan’s denial of social media reports suggesting the discontinuation or withdrawal of the Rs10 banknote, often quoting the bank’s characterization of the claims as baseless or rumours. Several also noted the SBP’s mention of a proposed new currency note series under consideration, though this detail was not included in all summaries. Framing varied slightly in emphasis, with some outlets highlighting the denial of an exchange deadline and others focusing on the clarification that no decision has been made to discontinue any denomination.

- **Minute Mirror** — [State Bank dismisses rumours about Rs10 note withd...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/state-bank-dismisses-rumours-about-rs10-note-withdrawal-631782/) · 18 Sep 2026, 11:26 AM PKT
  > The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has rejected reports circulating on social media claiming that the Rs10 banknote is being withdrawn from
- **BOL News** — [SBP clarifies reports about Rs10 banknote discontinuation](https://bolnews.com/business/sbp-clarifies-reports-about-rs10-banknote-discontinuation) · 18 Sep 2026, 10:30 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The State Bank of Pakistan on Thursday dismissed reports circulating on social media that the Rs10 banknote is being discontinued or that a deadline has been announced for exchanging the notes.
- **Daily Times** — [SBP clarifies status of Rs10 banknote](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1554807/sbp-clarifies-status-of-rs10-banknote/) · 18 Sep 2026, 9:57 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has rejected social media reports about the withdrawal of the Rs10 banknote. The central bank said no deadline exists for discontinuing the denomination. It described the circulating claims as baseless and without substance. Read More: SBP organizes art competition for new banknote designs The SBP said it has proposed introducing a new […]
- **Geo News** — [SBP issues clarification on Rs10 banknote discontinuation](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682567-sbp-issues-clarification-on-rs10-banknote-discontinuation) · 18 Sep 2026, 9:23 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > An image of Rs10 denomination currency note. — SBPThe State Bank of Pakistan on Thursday denied social media rumours claiming that the Rs10 banknote is being discontinued or that a deadline has been set for exchanging the notes.In a statement, the central...
- **Dawn** — [SBP rejects rumours about phasing out Rs10 banknote](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030822/sbp-rejects-rumours-about-phasing-out-rs10-banknote) · 18 Sep 2026, 8:14 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing
  > https://www.dawn.com/news/2030752
- **Dunya News** — [State Bank rejects Rs10 note discontinuation reports](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/973427-state-bank-rejects-rs10-note-discontinuation-reports) · 17 Sep 2026, 11:27 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing
  > State Bank rejects social media reports about Rs10 note discontinuation, saying no decision has been taken on replacing any denomination.
- **ARY News (English)** — [State Bank clarifies status of Rs10 note amid social media reports](https://arynews.tv/state-bank-clarifies-status-of-rs10-note-amid-social-media-reports) · 17 Sep 2026, 10:35 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing
  > According to the central bank, a proposal to introduce a new series of currency notes is currently under consideration by....
- **Profit** — [SBP says Rs10 note remains legal tender, rejects withdrawal claims](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/17/sbp-says-rs10-note-remains-legal-tender-rejects-withdrawal-claims) · 17 Sep 2026, 9:55 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing
  > New banknote series awaits federal cabinet consideration; central bank says no decision taken to discontinue any denomination
- **Business Recorder** — [SBP rejects reports of Rs10 banknote discontinuation as baseless](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439986/sbp-rejects-reports-of-rs10-banknote-discontinuation-as-baseless) · 17 Sep 2026, 8:39 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday categorically rejected reports circulating on social media about the discontinuation of the Rs10 banknote and a purported last date for its exchange, calling the reports baseless and without substance. In a press release, the SBP said it has submitted a proposal for the introduction of a new banknote series, which is currently under consideration by ...
- **ProPakistani** — [SBP Finally Clarifies Viral Rs. 10 Note Claims](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/17/sbp-finally-clarifies-viral-rs-10-note-claims/) · 17 Sep 2026, 8:11 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has clarified that reports circulating on social media about the discontinuation of the Rs.… Read More
- **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [State Bank clarifies reports about Rs10 banknote discontinuation](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/17-Sep-2026/state-bank-clarifies-reports-about-rs10-banknote-discontinuation) · 17 Sep 2026, 8:01 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has rejected reports circulating on social media about the discontinuation of the Rs10 banknote and said a proposal for a new currency note series is currently under consideration by the federal cabinet. In a statement, an SBP spokesperson categorically denied reports claiming that the Rs10 banknote had […]
- **Pakistan Observer** — [SBP Clarifies Status of Rs10 Banknote Amid Social Media Reports](https://pakobserver.net/sbp-clarifies-status-of-rs10-banknote-amid-social-media-reports/) · 17 Sep 2026, 7:44 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has rejected reports circulating on social media claiming that the Rs10 banknote is being…

## Part of a bigger story

Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology).

- [SBP considers phasing out Rs10 note due to printing costs and prepares new Rs5,000 design](https://harzaviya.com/stories/4692-sbp-considering-abolishing-rs10-currency-note-says-official) · 27 Aug 2026 · 13 outlets · 2 developments · 86% related

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