SB announces office hours during Ramazan

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: During the ensuing holy month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1440 AH, the following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan, which will also be followed by all banks, development finance institutions and microfinance banks:-

Monday to Thursday from 10:00am to 4:00pm with prayer break from 2:00pm to 2:15pm whereas on Fridays office hours will be from 9:00am to 2:00pm without any break.

However, it is further advised to observe the following business (banking) hours for public dealing:-

Monday to Thursday from 10:00am to 2:00pm without any break whereas on Fridays business (banking) hours for public dealing will be from 9:00am to 1:00pm without any break.

After the holy month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the above timings will automatically be reverted to pre Ramadan-ul-Mubarak timings.

SBP to remain closed on 1st Ramazan:

The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on 1st Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1440 A.H., which will be observed as Bank Holiday for deduction of Zakat, as usual.

All banks / DFIs / MFBs shall, therefore, remain closed for public dealing on 1st Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1440 A.H. However, all employees of the banks / DFIs / MFBs will attend the office on Bank Holiday treating it as normal working day (except for public dealing).