A fighting stand between Azhar Ali and Misbah-ul-Haq in a frenetic third day hauled Pakistan back into the second Test after South Africa had owned the majority of Saturday at Newlands. The pair took Pakistan to stumps on 100-3, which represented an overall lead of 112 after South Africa extended its first innings to 326 all out with some aggressive batting from the lower order.
Unless the PPP is deliberately using Sindh as a bargaining chip, it should issue a clarification with a clear, consistent position on new administrative units, not one tailored to protect its home turf.
Minerals should not be presented as a solution to Pakistan’s long-term economic difficulties. The aim should be to build an industrial base rather than export raw materials.
