2025-02-28 | BPRD Circular Letter No. 05The State Bank of Pakistan has declared a bank holiday for all banks, development finance institutions, and microfinance banks on Monday, March 3, 2025. The closure specifically suspends public dealing to facilitate the deduction of Zakat in accordance with Ministry of Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety instructions. Internal staff will continue normal working hours during the holiday, with operations resuming for public transactions on the following business day.