It is informed that SBP-BSC and all its field offices will remain open on March 31, 2012 (Saturday) till 10 p.m. to facilitate the trade and industry in getting their cargo cleared for import and export and for receiving returns and payments of duty and taxes. NIFT will also remain open on the same date for both first and second clearing to facilitate tax collection by Federal Board of Revenue.

2.         In order to facilitate collection of taxes, the banks are advised to open such branches and other offices on March 31, 2012 (Saturday) till 5 p.m. that are necessary to facilitate aforesaid NIFT clearing on the same date.