Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cold and dry weather across most parts of the country, with very cold conditions expected in mountainous regions.
According to the PMD, Islamabad and surrounding areas are likely to experience cold weather with partly cloudy skies on Friday. Most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to remain cold and dry, while the hilly areas will experience very cold conditions with partly cloudy weather. Light rain or snowfall is expected at a few places in Chitral, Dir, Kohistan, Swat, and Kalam during the evening or night. Morning fog, ranging from light to moderate, is also expected in Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar, and nearby areas.
In Punjab, most districts will remain cold and dry. However, Murree, Galiyat, and surrounding areas are likely to experience cold weather with partly to overcast skies, along with light rain or snowfall during the evening or night. Light to moderate fog is expected during morning hours in Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Okara, and nearby areas.
The PMD further stated that most districts of Balochistan will experience cold weather with partly to overcast skies. Light rain or snowfall is expected in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Chagai, Nokundi, Dalbandin, and surrounding areas during the evening or night.
In Sindh, cold and dry weather is expected to prevail. Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan will experience very cold conditions with cloudy skies, with chances of light rain or snowfall at a few locations during the evening or night.

