Birmingham: Sohail Khan marked his first Test for five years with 5-96 as Pakistan bowled England out for 297 on the opening day in the third Test at Edgbaston.
Recalled after Pakistan's 330-run defeat at Old Trafford, Sohail justified the decision to bowl first in seamer-friendly conditions.
Gary Ballance made 70 and Moeen Ali 63 to help England recover from 158-5, Alastair Cook having fallen for 45.
Mohammad Amir took 2-53 and fellow left-arm seamer Rahat Ali 2-83.
Brief scores
England - 297 (Ballance 70, Moeen 63, Sohail 5-96)