Please refer to BPD Circular No.19 dated June 25, 2003 on the captioned subject in terms of which standard of printing of cheques was prescribed.

2)         In this regard, it has come to the notice of State Bank of Pakistan that some banks are not following the above mentioned instructions in letter & spirit.

3)         It is, therefore, reiterated to meticulously comply with the instructions contained in above mentioned Circular.

4)         Non Compliance and circumvention of instructions shall be dealt with penal action under relevant provisions of Banking Companies Ordinance 1962.

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