The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed 14 authorized banks to keep their designated branches open on March 25 and 26, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to facilitate the deposit of Hajj 2023 application forms and dues. This move comes as part of the Hajj Policy 2023, which authorized the collection of application forms and dues by 14 banks across the country from March 16 to March 31, 2023.
The designated banks include 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, and Meezan Bank. This measure is expected to make the process of submitting applications and dues for intending pilgrims more convenient and accessible.
