The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that branches of banks that remain open on Saturday will observe normal banking/working hours until 5.00 pm on 24 June 2023 for the purpose of tax collection.
In a notification issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), it stated, “In order to facilitate the taxpayers in payment of Government duties / taxes, it has been decided on the request of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that all those branches of banks that remain open on Saturday shall observe normal banking hours until 5:30 p.m. on June 24, 2023 to facilitate the collection of taxes through ADC’s Over -the-Counter (OTC) facility.”
Furthermore, all banks have been instructed to ensure round-the-clock 24/7 availability of their online payment facilities (internet banking, mobile apps, ATMs etc.) to facilitate the taxpayers in online payment of government duties / taxes.
Here is a copy of the circular:
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