Welcome to Dawn.com’s live coverage of the Pool B encounter between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

Pakistan would be looking for a convincing win to better its chances for a place in quarter-finals. The United Arab Emirates will be fighting to get some points on board after suffering defeats to Zimbabwe, Ireland and India.

Pakistan managed to clinch a close 20-run victory over Zimbabwe, after suffering two consecutive defeats at the hands of India and West Indies.

Top reads:

Fight for quarter-final place is tough: Misbah | Wahab aims to become ‘genuine all-rounder’ for Pakistan | Familiar foes as Pakistan, UAE meet in World Cup | Pakistan prepare for UAE World Cup face off | Pakistan need to wake up before thinking of semis: Lara

Opinion

Editorial

Judiciary’s SOS
Updated 28 Mar, 2024

Judiciary’s SOS

The ball is now in CJP Isa’s court, and he will feel pressure to take action.
Data protection
28 Mar, 2024

Data protection

WHAT do we want? Data protection laws. When do we want them? Immediately. Without delay, if we are to prevent ...
Selling humans
28 Mar, 2024

Selling humans

HUMAN traders feed off economic distress; they peddle promises of a better life to the impoverished who, mired in...
New terror wave
Updated 27 Mar, 2024

New terror wave

The time has come for decisive government action against militancy.
Development costs
27 Mar, 2024

Development costs

A HEFTY escalation of 30pc in the cost of ongoing federal development schemes is one of the many decisions where the...
Aitchison controversy
Updated 27 Mar, 2024

Aitchison controversy

It is hoped that higher authorities realise that politics and nepotism have no place in schools.