Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Saqib Khan takes 7-130 on Test debut
Saqib Khan's seven wickets on debut bowled Sri Lanka out for 446, then rain and bad light stopped play with Pakistan 45 runs ahead and nine wickets in hand.
Saqib Khan took 7-130 on Test debut as Sri Lanka were all out for 446 on Thursday in Rawalpindi.
Sri Lanka resumed on 404 for 4, but lost their last six wickets for 42 runs.
Pakistan were 57 for 1 when bad light and then rain stopped play in the second session.
Pakistan lead by 45 runs with nine wickets left, and more rain is forecast for Friday.
The second and final Test starts in Rawalpindi on November 17 and will decide the series.