All approved banks open on weekends for Hajj applications collection to allow individuals to submit application forms and dues for Hajj 2024.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said in a statement issued on Friday that, at the request of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, the central bank has directed 15 authorized banks to keep designated branches open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (December 9 and 10).
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Previously, the Ministry of Religious Affairs had permitted 15 banks to receive application forms and dues from prospective pilgrims for Hajj 2024 beginning November 27, 2023, and concluding December 12, 2023.
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 were among the approved banks.
