The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted a strong likelihood of sighting the Ramadan moon on February 18, 2026, which would mark the beginning of Ramadan on February 19. According to ProPakistani, the new moon will be born on February 17 at 5:01 p.m., and the crescent is expected to be visible on the evening of February 18. The PMD has provided specific moon sighting times for various regions, such as 7:24 p.m. in Sindh and 7:47 p.m. in Balochistan. The weather is anticipated to be clear or partly cloudy, which should aid in the moon sighting efforts. This information is corroborated by The Express Tribune, which also highlights the PMD's prediction of favorable weather conditions across most parts of Pakistan, enhancing the chances of a successful sighting.