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KARACHI, Jan 30 (APP):State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on Friday, informed that Saturday opening branches of all commercial banks, including NBP branches handling customs collection, will observe extended working hours from 09:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The decision has been taken to facilitate taxpayers in making over-the-counter (OTC) payment of Government duties and taxes on the request of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), said a statement issued here.
To facilitate the online payment of Government duties and taxes, the banks were directed to ensure uninterrupted availability of their online payment channels i.e. internet banking, mobile applications, ATMs, and other digital platforms.
The central bank also advised the banks to keep their concerned branches open on January 31, 2026 for as long as required to facilitate the Special Clearing for Government transactions conducted by NIFT.