The State Bank of Pakistan announced that it would not issue fresh notes for Eid-ul-Fitr in its bid to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

According to notice, this decision is in line with other measures taken to control the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

"Accordingly, the Bank's COVID-19 committee chaired by DG (Banking & FMRM) in its meeting held on April 29, 2020 has decided NOT to issue fresh notes to general public and employee and Its subsidiaries on occasion of Eid-ul-Fltr 2020."

"All Chief Managers are advised to disseminate these instructions to all concerned officials for information and meticulous compliance," the statement added.