It is informed that SBP-BSC field offices will remain open on March 30th and 31st 2013 for collection of Taxes. Further NIFT will provide special clearing facility after 3:00 p.m. on 31st March 2013 (Sunday) in order to ensure that all receipts collected on March 31st are credited to Government Accounts on the same date.

2. In order to facilitate collection of taxes, banks are advised to open such branches and other offices on 31st March 2013 (Sunday) till such time that is necessary to facilitate special clearing by NIFT to be held after 3:00 p.m.