State Bank of Pakistan Extends Banking Hours for Hajj 2025 Applications
The State Bank of Pakistan has directed 15 banks to extend hours for Hajj 2025 applications on November 30 and December 1, 2024. The application process runs until December 3, 2024.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has instructed 15 designated banks to stay open during extended hours on Saturday, November 30, 2024, and Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. nationwide. This decision, made upon the request of the Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, aims to ensure a smooth process for submitting Hajj applications and making the necessary payments.
- Operating Banks: NBP, HBL, UBL, MCB, and others
- Extended Hours: Saturday, November 30, 2024, and Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Application Period: November 18, 2024, to December 3, 2024
The Hajj application process started on November 18, 2024, and will remain open until December 3, 2024. To accommodate the high number of applicants, the designated banks are preparing to handle the increased volume, ensuring that all intending pilgrims can meet the deadline for submission without any delays or inconvenience.
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