To facilitate taxpayers in making over-the-counter (OTC) payment of Government duties and taxes, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided that branches of all commercial banks (including NBP branches handling customs collection) shall observe extended working hours from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The banks have been advised to keep their concerned branches open on January 31, 2026, for as long as required to facilitate the Special Clearing for Government transactions conducted by NIFT.
The central bank made this decision on request of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
The banks shall also ensure uninterrupted availability of their online payment channels i.e., internet banking, mobile applications, ATMs, and other digital platforms, to facilitate the online payment of Government duties and taxes.
