Top seed Thierry Lincou (left) will be looking to consolidate his no.1 position at the  Pakistan Open after his loss to Peter Nicol in the World Games. James Willstrop (centre) the defending champion, and fifth seed, will be hoping to defend his title and make inroads into the group of players ranked above him. Amr Shabana, (right) the third seed will be hoping to find the form that saw him win the world title in 2003.

Colin McQuillan reports
on the crucial form indicator for the start
of a busy season.

Ranking level:
Super Series Silver

Prize Fund:
$65,000

Venue: Karachi