Dense fog continues to blanket most parts of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces,  prompting the closure of several motorway sections as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety. According to details, Motorway M-1 is closed for all kinds of traffic from Swabi to Burhan, M-4 from Sher Shah to Sham Kot, M-5 from Sher Shah to Sukkur, and M-14 from Fateh Jang to Kot Badian. 

Thick fog also engulfed different sectors of Islamabad and its adjacent areas. Thick fog was also reported from Jaffarabad, Sohbatpur, Shikarpur, and Bolan due to low visibility.  Motorway Police spokesperson Syed Imran Ahmed said the closures were necessary to protect lives and property amid hazardous weather conditions. Fog has also been reported in several cities along the National Highway, where visibility remains extremely poor. 

Authorities have warned that lane violations during fog can lead to serious accidents, urging drivers to strictly follow lane discipline. Motorists have been advised to use fog lights, reduce speed, and maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.  Citizens planning to travel have been instructed to prefer daytime journeys.

The Motorway Police has defined safe travel timings between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, when visibility is relatively better.  The police further advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel and contact the Motorway helpline 130 for guidance or assistance during fog-related disruptions.  Motorway Police said that monitoring teams are deployed on major routes to ensure safety and manage traffic flow as weather conditions evolve. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)