KARACHI: The Sindh government has raised concerns over removing the Mohenjo-Daro image from Pakistani currency notes.
In this regard, Sindh’s Minister for Culture and Tourism, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, has sent a letter to the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The letter expressed reservations about the decision to replace the historic site’s image with the Khyber Pass on the 20-rupee note.
According to the letter, Mohenjo-Daro, which first appeared on the 10-rupee note in the 1970s and later on the 20-rupee note, has now been replaced without consultation.
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Shah highlighted that Mohenjo-Daro is a historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site representing a 5,000-year-old civilization.
“Mohenjo-Daro is a symbol of pride for Sindh and Pakistan,” the letter stated, emphasizing its significance as one of the oldest urban settlements in the world.
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 letter called for proper recognition of Mohenjo-Daro’s global importance and historical legacy.