Karachi April 13 2022: As per decision of the Federal Government communicated via Notification on April 12, 2022, 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/ DFls / MFBs.
Monday to Thursday 08:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m and Saturday (Prayer break 1:00 p.m.to 1:30 p.m.) while for Friday the timing will be 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (without break).
Banks / MFBs are further advised to observe minimum Business (Banking) Hours Monday to Thursday 08:00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. (without break) and Saturday while for Friday timing will be 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (without break).
However, except Friday, banks/ MFBs may observe extended business (banking) hours for public dealing from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (without break) as per their business requirements.
The above timings shall come into force with Immediate effect and remain continue unless modified or withdrawn.
