Dipping mercury increases demand of traditional winter delights.

ISLAMABAD -- The demand of the traditional winter delights has registered an increase soon after the cold wave gripped different parts of the country with the onset of the second rain spell of this winter season.

The food outlets and markets of the federal capital can be seen jam packed with the food lovers who are buying the popular winter items like Chicken Corn Soup, Doodh Jalebi, Gajar ka Halwa, Kashmiri Tea, Samosas, Pakoras, fried fish and dry fruits etc especially during the rainy day.

A number of stalls carrying these delights at various markets including Melody Market, Karachi Company, Jinnah Super Market, Super Market, Aabpara Market and F-10 Markaz are attracting a large number of customers.

Sadia Ajmal, a university student said that winter is my favorite time of the year when my days are not enjoyable without having fish, soup or hot coffee.

She said that when the cold breeze of winter season blows, these foods not only satisfy your appetite but also help reduce the effects of chilly weather.

Ajmal Khan, a fish buyer was of the view that fish is the most favorite food for his family during the winters which he used to buy almost every week.

The increased prices of the fish has although impacted our purchasing capacity of the buyers but we cannot imagine...