ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP): The State Bank of Pakistan has decided that Saturday opening branches of all commercial banks (including NBP branches handling customs collection) shall remain open from 09:00 A.M. to 01:00 P.M to facilitate taxpayers in making over-the-counter (OTC) payment of government duties and taxes.
The decision has made on the request of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and banks have advised to keep their concerned branches open on February 28, 2026 for as long as required to facilitate the Special Clearing for Government transactions conducted by NIFT, said a SBP news release here on Thursday.
The banks shall also ensure uninterrupted availability of their online payment channels, including internet banking, mobile applications, ATMs, and other digital platforms to facilitate the online payment of government duties and taxes.