RegAlert2025-03-01 | BPRD Circular Letter No. 06Added · Updated
Office and Business Hours During Ramadan 1446 A.H.
The State Bank of Pakistan mandates reduced office hours for itself and all banks, DFIs, and MFBs during Ramadan 1446 A.H. Internal operations are restricted to 09:00 a.m. to 03:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 09:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Public banking services must operate from 09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 09:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday. These timings automatically revert to pre-Ramadan schedules after the month concludes.
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BPRD Circular Letter No. 06
OFFICE AND BUSINESS HOURS DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN-UL-MUBARAK 1446 A.H.
March 01, 2025
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The Presidents / Chief Executives
All Banks / DFIs / MFBs
Dear Sir / Madam
OFFICE AND BUSINESS HOURS DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN-UL-MUBARAK 1446 A.H.
During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1446 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:
Days
Office Hours
Monday to Thursday
09:00 a.m. to 03:00 p.m. (without break)
Friday
09:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (without break)
Banks / MFBs are further advised to observe the following business (banking) hours for public dealing:
Days
Business (Banking) Hours for Public Dealing
Monday to Thursday
09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. (without break)
Friday
09:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (without break)
After the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the above timings will automatically revert to pre Ramadan timin
Yours sincerely,
Syed Imran Ali Additional Director
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OFFICE AND BUSINESS HOURS DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN-UL-MUBARAK 1446 A.H.
March 01, 2025
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