SBP directs banks to keep maximum cash in ATMs

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all the commercial bank to keep maximum cash in automated teller machines (ATMs) so as to facilitate masses on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Geo News reported.

The SBP, taking notice of public complaints about shortage of cash in ATMs, has directed the banks keep maximum cash to ensure uninterrupted operations during the Eid holidays.

It also directed for maintenance of out of order machines in 24 hours.

The SBP further said it had also received complaints pertaining to shortage of cash on the occasion of Eid last year.