Please refer to BPRD Circular Letter No.22 dated August 29, 2008 on the above subject.

The State Bank of Pakistan has decided to change the office & business (banking) hours during the holy month of Ramzan-ul-Mubarak with effect from Tuesday, the 9th September, 2008. The following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan: -

Days	Office Hours
Monday to Thursday & Saturday	9.00 A.M. to 2.15 P.M. (without break)
Friday	9.00 A.M. to 1. 00 P.M.(without break)

However, the banks are advised to observe the following business (banking) hours:-

Days	Business (banking) Hours
Monday to Thursday & Saturday	9.00 A.M. to 1.30 P.M. (without break)
Friday	9.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. (without break)

After the holy month of Ramzan-ul-Mubarak, the above timings will automatically be reverted to pre Ramzan-ul-Mubarak timings.