It becomes difficult for the opposition to chase a staggering total of over 200 runs by losing early wickets,” he said.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman claimed on Wednesday that the federal government was trying to unilaterally seize minerals, rejecting the Mines and Minerals Bill.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Musadik Malik said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had hired David Fenton as a "lobbyist".