It is informed that SBP-BSC field offices and National Bank of Pakistan will remain open on December 31, 2012 (Monday) till 10:00 p.m. for collection of Taxes. Further NIFT will provide special clearing facility after 8.00 p.m. on December 31, 2012 (Monday) in order to ensure that all receipts collected on December 31, 2012 (Monday) are credited to the Government Accounts on the same date.

2.         In order to facilitate collection of taxes, all banks are advised to open such branches and other offices on December 31, 2012 (Monday) till such time that is necessary to facilitate the special clearing by NIFT to be held after 8:00 p.m.