Banking hours changed for Ramadan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced revised banking hours for the holy month of Ramadan to align with the fasting schedule.
According to the official statement,
banks will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. without a break from Monday to
Thursday. On Fridays, working hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For public dealings, banks will be
open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, while Friday services
will conclude at 12:30 p.m. These revised hours will apply to all commercial
banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and microfinance banks
throughout Ramadan, confirmed an SBP spokesperson.
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bank timings changed
In addition to banking hours, the
Establishment Division has also adjusted the work schedule for federal
government offices.
Five-day workweek: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Six-day workweek: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m.
Fridays: All offices will close by
12:30 p.m. for Jumu’ah prayers.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Railways has
updated its reservation office hours for offices operating in two shifts:
Morning Shift: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m.
Evening Shift: 12:30 p.m. to 5:30
p.m.
Fridays: A prayer break from 12:30
p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Reservation offices working on a
single shift will continue with their existing schedules. These adjustments
will remain in effect until the 15th of Ramadan, after which normal hours will
resume.
Citizens are encouraged to plan
their banking and administrative tasks accordingly and utilize online banking
services to avoid any inconvenience.
Source: Profit Pakistan