KARACHI: State Bank has notified that banks shall open 50% of their total authorized branches dealing in foreign exchange & trade activities on 10th May, 2021 (Monday) while the remaining 50% of such branches on 11th May, 2021 (Tuesday) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
“In order to ensure the availability of banking services to trade & industry in particular and public in general during the extended holidays before the forthcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, it has been decided that banks shall open 50% of their total authorized branches dealing in foreign exchange & trade activities on 10th May, 2021 (Monday) while the remaining 50% of such branches on 11th May, 2021 (Tuesday) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (without break),” the notification said.
Meanwhile, Commerce Minister Abdul Razzak Dawood said ports and Customs Houses will also remain open on May 10, 11, 2021.