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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. 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. 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 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. Discover the latest bank timings in Ramadan 2025 for major banks. Check Ramadan banking hours, Friday schedules, and extended services. 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. 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: The SBP is expected to issue a formal notification regarding the bank holiday in the coming days. This notification will provide detailed guidelines for financial institutions and the public. It will also confirm the exact date of the holiday, aligning with the expected start of Ramadan on March 2, 2025. Significance of Zakat in Ramadan Banks and financial institutions will be closed for Eid Al-Fitr from the end of work on Sunday, March 30, 2025, until Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Eid Al-Adha Holiday. For Eid Al-Adha, the break will begin at the end of work on Thursday, June 5, 2025, and end on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Exceptions and Continuous Services PIB Auction (Fixed Rate) 12-Mar-25. MTB 05-Mar-25. Floating Rate PIB (Semi-Annual Coupon) 05-Mar-25: Floating-rate PIB KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Tuesday office timings for all banks, development finance institutions and microfinance banks during Ramazan. The Sindh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, has officially announced new school timings for Ramadan 2025. A notification has been issued detailing the revised schedules for primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools across the province. Revised School Timings During Ramadan According to the notification, the school timings in Sindh [] However, banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, post, railway, hospitals, state-run mills and factories and other emergency service-providing organisations will fix their own office time as per their own laws and considering public interest. Besides, the Supreme Court will fix the office timing for all courts. Complete guide to school timings during Ramadan 2025 in Pakistan. Check updated Ramzan schedules for single and double-shift schools in Punjab and Sindh. Thu, Feb 27, 2025 Watch Live. 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. International Reuters-February 15, 2025 AT-5 Brave Eagle: Advanced Taiwan jet trainer crashes in setback for programme International Reuters - February 15, 2025 No Zakat deduction at source will be made if the credit balance in these accounts is below Rs. 179,689 on the first day of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, which is expected to fall on either March 1st or 2nd, 2025, subject to the sighting of the moon. Read More: Ramadan 2025 Moon Sighting in Pakistan: First Fast Expected on March 2 The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced bank timings for the holy month of Ramadan. According to a circular issued by the Banking Policy
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