Sir: I want to draw the attention of the Director of State Bank of Pakistan, regarding the circulation of fresh notes, especially before Eid. It is an extremely difficult task and unless the person has relations with the Bank officers it can safely be stated as Eid’s mission impossible. The only other source providing fresh currency notes is the black market that is demanding premium charges that are beyond reasonable affordability of a normal working class citizen of Pakistan. The bank officer circulating these new notes in the black market to avail premium charges is misusing his authority.Another interesting phenomenon that I have observed is that when the customers at the bank request smaller currency notes, their requests are not met and often they have to make do with the huge currency bills handed out to them. The question is, if new currency notes are available throughout the year at the premium charges why can’t the Bank provide similar services without these extra unnecessary charges that must be endured? Why does the State Bank not redeem itself by keeping a strict check and easily make fresh currency available to the people? However, wonderfully the shortage of fresh note was not encountered this year. The concerned authority should take notice of the new currency reaching the banks on schedule to ensure proper circulation without the additional charges. Can the State Bank of Pakistan kindly take note of this issue and wake up to this critical hindrance in the banking system? ASHFAQ SHARIFKarachi