The timings for the banking industry during the holy month of Ramadan were announced by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday.
The time has been updated for both public dealing and office timings, per a notification from the SBP.
Public dealing timings:
- Monday to Thursday — 9am to 2pm(without break)
- Friday — 8:30am to 1pm (without break)
Office timings:
- Monday to Thursday — 9am to 3:30pm (with prayer break from 2pm to 2:30pm)
- Friday — 8:30am to 1pm (without break)
“After Ramadan, the above timings will automatically be reverted to pre-Ramadan timings,” the notification read.
Banks will remain closed for public dealing on Friday (March 24) for the purpose of Zakat deduction.