Rawalpindi to host first Pakistan-England Test as originally scheduled

England’s first Test in Pakistan in 17 years will go ahead in Rawalpindi, as originally planned. The potential of political unrest, caused by an anti-government long march led by Imran Khan, the former prime minister, had raised the prospects of a switch to Karachi. As the fluidity of the political situation continues, however, the PCB is confident enough as things stand to press ahead with the original itinerary. That means the first Test, from December 1, will take place in Rawalpindi, and the second in Multan, before the series ends in Karachi.