The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cold and dry weather for most parts of the country, while a severe cold wave is expected to persist in mountainous regions. In Islamabad and surrounding areas, the weather is expected to remain cold and dry. Most districts of Punjab will experience cold and dry conditions, while Murree, Galiyat, and adjoining areas are likely to remain under severe cold. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, cold and dry weather will dominate the plains, with fog anticipated in several areas including Peshawar, Mardan, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan. Meanwhile, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir are likely to experience very cold and dry weather.

Source: The Patriot January 08, 2026 08:54 UTC