The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared that all bank branches open on Saturday will operate as usual on June 24 (Saturday).
According to a circular from the central bank, all branches of banks that are open on Saturday will maintain regular business hours until 5:30 pm on June 24 in order to facilitate the collection of taxes through ADC’s Over-the-Counter (OTC) facility. This decision was made in response to a request from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
The circular also advised all banks to make sure that their online payment services, such as internet banking, mobile apps, and ATMs, are always accessible to enable taxpayers to pay government duties and taxes online.
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