Younus Khan hit his 16th Test century as Pakistan finished day three of the first Test against Sri Lanka on 296-3.
Beginning the day at 44-1, Pakistan lost Khurram Mansoor (27), caught behind off Ajanta Mendis at 78-2
But Younus, who put on 149 in a third-wicket stand with Shoaib Malik (56) before the ex-skipper was run-out, remains unbeaten on 149 in Karachi.
Misbah-ul-Haq is not out on 20 with Pakistan 148 runs behind the follow-on target of 444.
Younus had survived a close lbw appeal against Ajanta Mendis before he was dropped on 92 by Tillakaratne Dilshan, who spilled a difficult chance at short mid-wicket.
The 31-year-old soon brought up his hundred off Dilhara Fernando batting alongside Shoaib, who in turn scored his seventh Test half-century.
But the all-rounder's demise came shortly after when he attempted a quick single off leg-spinner Mendis, but Muttiah Muralitharan's direct hit caught him just short of his ground.
New batsman Misbah continued the push towards the follow-on total, compiling 72 with his skipper before the close of play.
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