KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the timings for the banking sector for the holy month of Ramadan.

According to a notification issued by the SBP, the time has been updated for both public dealing and office timings.

Public dealing timings:

• Monday to Thursday — 9am to 2pm (without break)
• Friday — 8:30am to 1pm (without break)

Office timings:

• Monday to Thursday — 9am to 3:30pm (with prayer break from 2pm to 2:30pm)
• Friday — 8:30am to 1pm (without break)
• “After Ramadan, the above timings will automatically be reverted to pre-Ramadan timings,” the notification read.
• Banks will remain closed for public dealing on Friday (March 24) for the purpose of Zakat deduction.

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