State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed some eight banks to open designated branches on Saturday and Sunday for Collection of Hajj Application. State Bank, upon the request of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony, has issued instructions to designated banks (Habib Bank Limited, United Bank Limited, National Bank of Pakistan, MCB Bank Ltd, Allied Bank Ltd, Bank of Punjab, Bank Alfalah and Meezan Bank) to open their designated branches on 23rd and 24th April 2016 (Saturday & Sunday) from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm for the purpose of collection of Hajj applications along with the dues.