The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday said it will remain closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas.
“The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on December 25, 2024 being a public holiday on the occasions of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas, as declared by the Government of Pakistan,” the central bank said in a statement.
Earlier, the federal government announced the disbursement of payments and allowances/pensions for December 2024 in advance to all federal government servants and pensioners belonging to the Christian community on Christmas occasion.
Moreover, the Sindh government also announced to pay advance salaries and pensions to its employees.
In a decision to facilitate the Christmas celebrations for the Christian community, the Sindh government has announced the advance payment of salaries and pensions for government employees, it said.
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