During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1442 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 |
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (with prayer break from 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.) |
| Friday |
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (without break) |
2. Banks / MFBs are further advised to observe the following minimum business (banking) hours for public dealing:
| Days |
Business (Banking) Hours for Public Dealings |
| Monday to Thursday |
10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (without break) |
| Friday |
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (without break) |
3. However, except Friday, banks / MFBs may observe extended business (banking) hours for public dealing from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with 15 minutes prayer break) at their branches situated in major cities / business centers / commercial markets & hubs / ports etc.
4. After the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the above timings will automatically be reverted to pre Ramadan timings. |