KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has revised the business hours from 9am to 5:30pm for all the banks starting July 13, according to a notification issued today.
“Effective from July 13. 2020, the banks/MFBs shall observe the following office timings till further orders. However, banks/MFBs may prescribe business hours for branches as per their business requirement subject to observance of SP business (banking) hours public dealings as notified vide BRPD Circular Letter No. 20 dated April 23, 2020,” it said.
Earlier, SBP had said banks would function with their critical staff and operate from 10am to 4:30pm, starting March 24 as the number of coronavirus cases in the country spiked.
In its circular, the SBP had said: "All branches/ work places will remain open, throughout Pakistan with bare minimum staff for ensuring the continuity of essential banking services.
"SBP is constantly evaluating the situation and implementing a number of measures to ensure the continuity of banking services during these difficult times,” the circular had stated.
It added that should a coronavirus case emerge at the premises of a branch, then it should be closed temporarily after intimation to the relevant authorities.
Trump Media share prices fall taking his net worth down as hush money trial begins
High-speed diesel goes up by Rs8.14 per litre to Rs290.38 per litre, reads notification
Electricity rate should be reduced for industrial consumers, says Premier Shehbaz
Govt is set to announce new prices of petroleum products for next fortnight
Microsoft founder names three professions which can withstand AI
“We are ready to reduce roti price if the Punjab government provides us subsidy,” nanbais say