Pakistan lost both of its openers and captain Babar Azam by lunch on the first day of the third and final Test match against England.
\nEngland has already won the series 2-0 but are looking to whitewash.
\nHaving won the toss and opting to bat first, Pakistan lost both openers Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood.
\nBut Azhar Ali \u2013 who is playing in his last-ever Test match \u2013 had added some stability to the team together with Babar Azam.
\nAzhar, though, was unable to make the first innings of his last match memorable, falling for just 45 before lunch.
\nPakistan opted to bat after winning the toss in the third and final Test of the three-match series against England.
\nThe match is being played at the National Bank Cricket Arena (National Stadium), Karachi.
\nSpeaking after the toss, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said: \u201cWe will try to get a score and put pressure on them.\u201d
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