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Banks to remain open until 10 pm on September 30 for tax payments

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  • Banks in Pakistan will stay open until 10 pm on September 30.
  • The extension is to facilitate tax payments on the filing deadline.
  • The SBP issued the directive at the FBR's request.

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To accommodate taxpayers on the September 30 deadline for filing returns, the State Bank of Pakistan has instructed commercial banks to extend their working hours until 10:00 pm. The move, requested by the Federal Board of Revenue, applies to over-the-counter payments. Banks must also ensure their digital payment channels remain fully operational. Meanwhile, the FPCCI has called for a one-month extension to the deadline.

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The State Bank of Pakistan has directed all commercial banks to remain open until 10:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30, to facilitate the payment of government duties and taxes on the final day for filing tax returns.

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Tax returns: Pakistan banks to extend working hours on Sept 30

Commercial banks in Pakistan will keep all their branches open until 10:00pm on Wednesday, September 30, to facilitate over-the-counter (OTC) payment of government duties and taxes. According to a statement from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the

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