KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will observe six days working week during the holy month of Ramazan, to be followed by all banks, development finance institutions and microfinance banks, a statement said on Wednesday.

The office hours of the banks will be from Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 8:00am to 3:00pm with the prayer break from 1:00pm to 1:30pm, whereas on Fridays, the office hours will be from 8.00am to 1:00pm without break.

The banks and microfinance banks were also advised to observe minimum business (banking) hours for public dealing from Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm without break, whereas on Fridays, the office hours will be from 8.00am to 12:00pm without break.