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State Bank of Pakistan announces closure for Ashura holidays

By Our Correspondent
July 11, 2024
The State Bank of Pakistan building in Karachi. — SBP website/File
The State Bank of Pakistan building in Karachi. — SBP website/File

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has declared July 16 and 17, 2024 (Tuesday and Wednesday) as public holidays in observance of Ashura (Muharram 9 and 10, 1446 AH). As a result, all operations at the State Bank of Pakistan will remain suspended during these days.

The announcement of these public holidays ensures that all banking operations and transactions at the State Bank of Pakistan will resume on Thursday, July 18, 2024.