{
  "id": 10738774,
  "title": "Banks to Stay Open Late on September 30",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/banks-to-stay-open-late-on-september-30",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-29T16:32:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/29/banks-to-stay-open-late-on-september-30/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Commercial banks in Pakistan will remain open until 10 PM on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, according to a recent announcement. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) requested this extended operating hours to assist taxpayers in completing their government duty and tax payments. Banks have been instructed to keep select branches open for as long as needed to enable the National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT) to clear government transactions. In addition to providing extended hours, commercial banks must maintain the availability of digital payment options, such as internet banking, mobile apps, ATMs, and other online platforms.",
  "summary": "All branches of commercial banks will observe extended working hours until 10 PM on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to facilitate … Read More The post Banks to Stay Open Late on September 30 appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}