The State Bank of Pakistan has directed all commercial bank branches to stay open until 10pm on Wednesday to help taxpayers make over-the-counter payments of government duties and taxes, at the request of the Federal Board of Revenue. "Further, banks are advised to keep their concerned branches open on September 30, 2026, for as long as required to facilitate the Special Clearing for Government transactions conducted by NIFT [National Institutional Facilitation Technologies]," the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said in the statement on Tuesday.
"The banks shall also ensure uninterrupted availability of their online payment channels, i.e., internet banking, mobile applications, ATMs, and other digital platforms, to facilitate the online payment of government duties and taxes," it added.