KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday issued new banking timings after federal government’s announcement of six days working in a week.
The SBP in a statement said that as per decision of the Federal Government the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will observe six days working week with the following office hours during the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, which shall also be followed by all banks, Development Finance Institutions and Microfinance Banks:
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Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm with prayer break from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm whereas on Fridays office hours will be from 8.00 am to 1:00 pm without break.
Banks / Microfinance banks are further advised to observe the following minimum business (banking) hours for public dealing:
Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm without prayer break whereas on Fridays office hours will be from 8.00 am to 12:00 pm without break.