The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced bank timings for the holy month of Ramadan.
According to a circular issued by the Banking Policy & Regulations Department of the central bank, the following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan during Ramadan, which will also be followed by all banks/DFIs/MFBs:
| Days | Office Hours |
| Monday to Thursday | 09:00 a.m. to 03:30 p.m.
(Prayer break 02:00 p.m. to 02:30 p.m.) |
| Friday | 08:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. (without break) |
Public dealing hours
Banks/MFBs will observe the following business (banking) hours for public dealing:
| Days | Business (Banking) Hours for Public Dealing |
| Monday to Thursday | 09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. (without break) |
| Friday | 08:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. (without break) |
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The circular said that after the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the above timings will automatically revert to pre-Ramadan timings.
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