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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has shared new office and business hours for banks during Ramadan 2025. From Monday to Thursday, the SBP, all banks, and development finance institutions will operate from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a prayer break from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that all banks across the country will remain closed for public dealing on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH for Zakat deduction purposes. However, employees of banks, DFIs (Development Finance Institutions), and MFBs (Microfinance Banks) will continue their official duties as usual The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed for public dealing on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH, which will be observed as a “Bank Holiday” for the purpose of Zakat deduction. Therefore, all banks/DFIs/MFBs will remain closed for public dealing on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH. As per predictions, Ramadan in Pakistan will begin on March 2, 2025, based on moon visibility calculations. The new moon is expected to occur on February 28, but due to its low altitude and distance. Meanwhile, Eid ul-Fitr is anticipated to fall on March 31, with the crescent moon sighting expected on March 30. As per the announcement concerning the Bank Holiday, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP has now announced that the Bank Holiday would be observed for Zakat deduction purposes on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 A.H., This implies that all banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) would keep closed for The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed for public dealing on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH, which will be observed as a “Bank Holiday” for the purpose of Zakat deduction. Therefore, all banks/DFIs/MFBs will remain closed for public dealing on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH. During Ramadan, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) adjusts banking hours to facilitate both employees and customers. These changes help accommodate prayer and fasting schedules. Below are the updated banking hours for Ramadan 2025, as per SBP’s directives. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared a bank holiday on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH for Zakat deduction. All banks, DFIs, and MFBs will remain closed for public dealings The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on 1st working day of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1446 A.H., which shall be observed as a “Bank Holiday” for deduction of Zakat. The holy month of Ramadan is likely to commence in Pakistan on March 2, 2025, with the crescent moon expected to be sighted on the evening of March 1. According to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the new moon is expected to emerge on February 28 at 5:45 PM Pakistan Standard Time. PIB Auction (Fixed Rate) 12-Mar-25. MTB 05-Mar-25. Floating Rate PIB (Semi-Annual Coupon) 05-Mar-25: Floating-rate PIB Office and Business Hours during the Month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1445 AH During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1445 A.H., the following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan, which will also be followed by all banks / DFIs / MFBs: Shorter working hours allow employees to balance professional responsibilities with religious obligations, including fasting, prayers, and family time. Clarification on Notification and Official Source. The official notification regarding Ramadan office timings was issued by the Government of Pakistan and can be accessed through: The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday announced the timings to be observed by banks during the holy month of Ramadan.The time has been updated for both public dealing and office timings, a Office and Business Hours during the Month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1445 AH. During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1445 A.H., the following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan, which will also be followed by all banks / DFIs / MFBs: The Administrator General Zakat has notified the Nisab of Zakat in Pakistan at Rs. 179,689 for the Zakat year 1445-46 AH, according to a notification No.CZ-08 being maintained with the State The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday revised its office and business timings for the month of Ramazan, 2024. “During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1445 A.H., the following office Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a sacred time of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, 28th February 2025, and conclude on the evening of Sunday, 30th March 2025, subject to the sighting of the moon. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday revised its office and business timings for the month of Ramazan, 2024. “During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1445 A.H., the following office The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) altered its office and business hours on Monday for the month of Ramadan in 2024. “During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1445 A.H., the following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan, which will also be followed by all banks / DFIs / MFBs”
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