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. 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 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 will remain closed for public dealing on 1st working day of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1446 A.H., which shall be observed as a “Bank 2025 | 5:05 pm. The State Bank of KARACHI: 27.02.2025: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that all banks, DFIs, and MFBs will be closed for public dealings on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH to facilitate Zakat deduction. Bank employees will still report for work, excluding public transactions. 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 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 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” 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: 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 State Bank of Pakistan announced on Wednesday the timings for the banking sector for the holy month of Ramadan.According to a notification issued by the SBP, the time has been updated for both The Sindh government has officially revised a notification outlining school timings for Ramadan 2025, which will be observed in all primary, elementary, high and higher secondary schools across the province, including Karachi. 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) 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
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