Banks open on holidays for Hajj applicants.

KARACHI -- State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) here Monday said that in order to facilitate the intending pilgrims to deposit application forms along with dues for Hajj 2020, State Bank of Pakistan has directed 13 authorized banks to keep all their designated branches open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (i.e. 29-02-2020 and 01-03- 2020) throughout the country. Earlier, in terms of Hajj Policy 2020, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has authorized 13 banks (viz. National Bank of...