Pakistan, replying to New Zealand’s first innings total of 403, reached 118-2 at lunch on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand in Dubai on Wednesday.
Azhar Ali (35) and Younis Khan (53) were at the crease after Pakistan resumed the day at 34-2 at Dubai stadium.
The pair has so far added 86 for the third wicket partnership, leaving Pakistan trailing by 285 runs with eight wickets intact.
Pakistan lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 248 runs in Abu Dhabi.