Banks to remain open on Saturday, Sunday

The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Friday announced that the designated banks collecting Hajj applications across Pakistan would remain open on Saturday and Sunday (December 9 and 10). In a statement, ministry spokesperson said that emphasised that applications are actively being accepted under the government’s Hajj Scheme. “To facilitate the intending pilgrims, banks have agreed to extend their operational hours over the weekend,” the spokesperson said. The move follows a notification issued by the State Bank of Pakistan, responding to the Ministry’s request.