The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) directed all the Model Customs Collectorates to remain open on Saturday and consider it as a normal working day in order to facilitate the trade and industry in getting their cargo cleared for imports and exports.
The FBR requested State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) to provide banking facility by the designated branches in order to ensure the payment of duty and taxes. FBR has also advised the port authorities and port operators to synchronise their working, accordingly.