SBP Directs Commercial Banks to Extend Operational Hours for Fiscal Year End Tax Collections
The State Bank of Pakistan ordered commercial banks and National Bank of Pakistan branches to observe extended working hours for year-end tax and duty collections.
FBR Tax Collection Deadlines Extend Operational Timelines Across Commercial Banking Networks
The Federal Board of Revenue and State Bank directed commercial banks and National Bank of Pakistan branches to extend working hours for year-end tax collections.
FBR Tax Deadlines Force Extended Operational Timelines Across Commercial Banks
The Federal Board of Revenue and State Bank directed commercial banks and National Bank of Pakistan branches to extend working hours for year-end tax collections.
Banks Extend Working Hours Until 10pm on December 31 for Tax and Duty Payments
Commercial banks across Pakistan will remain open until 10pm on December 31, 2025, to facilitate over-the-counter payment of government taxes and duties, with special clearing arrangements in place.
SBP Announces Bank Holiday on January 1, Public Dealings Suspended Nationwide
The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a nationwide bank holiday on January 1, 2026, suspending public dealings while ensuring extended hours, special clearing arrangements, and uninterrupted digital banking services for taxpayers and institutions.
Pakistan Extends Banking Hours for November 29 to Support Nationwide Tax and Duty Payments
Pakistan’s banking system will operate with extended hours on Saturday, November 29, 2025, to support nationwide tax and duty payments. The State Bank’s directive ensures full-day OTC transactions, special clearing, and same-day settlement for government receipts.