SBP to remain closed on August 14

KARACHI: On the occasion of Independence Day, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said it would remain closed on August 14 (Monday).

In line with the SBP, all banks across the country will also remain closed, according to a statement.

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This year will mark 76 years since Pakistan’s independence.

The day is usually dawned with special prayers in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the country, followed by a thirty-one gun salute in the federal and a twenty-one gun salute at the provincial capitals.