SBP, banks to observe six days working week
Banks / Microfinance banks are further advised to observe the following minimum business hours for public dealing
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday decided to observe six days working week with revised working hours.
According to a notification issued by the SBP, the office hours for the central bank, all commercial banks, development finance institutions and micro finance banks during the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak would be as follows:
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.
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