KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday issued banking office and business hours during the holy month of Ramadan ul Mubarak.
During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1443 A.H., the following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan, which will also be followed by all banks / Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) / Microfinance Banks (MFBs):
| Days | Office Hours |
| Monday to Thursday | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (with prayer break from 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.) |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (without break) |
Banks / MFBs are further advised to observe the following minimum business (banking) hours for public dealing:
| Days | Business (Banking) Hours for Public Dealing |
| Monday to Thursday | 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (without break) |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (without break) |
However, except Friday, banks / MFBs may observe extended business (banking) hours for public dealing from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with 15 minutes prayer break) as per their business requirements.
After the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the above timings will automatically be reverted to pre Ramzan timings.
