KARACHI: Banks likely to open selected branches on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 to facilitate their customers in wake of long holidays for Eid ul Fitr.
It is pertinent to mention that the government announced six holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr from May 22 – 27, 2020 (Friday – Wednesday).
Tomorrow i.e. Wednesday May 27, 2020 is the last day of ongoing holidays. Due to closure of financial institutions for the long period, people are facing cash problems for their day to day transactions.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on May 20, 2020 already granted approval for banks for opening of selected branches on May 27, 2020.
The SBP said: “In order to ensure the availability of limited banking services to public at large during the extended holidays on the occasion of Eid‐ul‐Fitr, it has been decided that banks / MFBs may open their selected branches on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at their own discretion in various business centers / commercial hubs etc. across Pakistan.
“However, it may be noted that RTGS System and Clearing through NIFT will not be available on the above‐mentioned date.
“Accordingly, NIFT will collect Financial Instruments from branches on Thursday, May 28, 2020 for clearing purposes.
“For this purpose, banks / MFBs should ensure the deployment of minimal number of staff necessary to carry out smooth working at their selected branches on the above date.”
