KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan on Thursday said that commercial bank branches open on Saturday will operate from 9am to 1pm on February 28 to facilitate taxpayers in making over-the-counter payments of government duties and taxes.
“To facilitate taxpayers in making over-the-counter (OTC) payment of government duties and taxes, it has been decided, on the request of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), that Saturday opening branches of all commercial banks (including NBP branches handling customs collection) shall remain open from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026,” the SBP said in the statement.
The banks have been 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 National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT). “The banks shall also ensure uninterrupted availability of their online payment channels ie internet banking, mobile applications, ATMs, and other digital platforms to facilitate the online payment of government duties and taxes,” the SBP said.
