• SBP directed 15 authorized banks to keep branches open.
• Ministry of Religious Affairs has authorized 15 banks.
• Hajj Applications collection will continue till Dec 12.

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan(SBP) has announced that branches of authorized banks to remain open on Saturday and Sunday for the collections of Hajj Applications forms along with dues for Hajj 2024.

The SBP on the request of Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony has directed 15 authorized banks to keep all their designated branches open from 09:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (i.e. 09-12-2023 and 10-12-2023) throughout the country.

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Earlier, in terms of Hajj Policy, the Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony has authorized 15 banks (viz. National Bank of Pakistan, Habib Bank, United Bank, MCB Bank, Allied Bank, Bank of Punjab, Bank Alfalah, Zarai Taraqiati Bank, Faysal Bank, Askari Bank, Bank Al-Habib, Habib Metropolitan Bank, Soneri Bank, Meezan Bank and Bank Islami) to collect application forms along with dues from intending pilgrims for Hajj 2024 w.e.f. November 27, 2023 till December 12, 2023 throughout the country.