Karachi, Feb. 20 -- Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.

"The hosts have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the tournament's opening game in Karachi," International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday.

Pakistan were handed a slow over-rate fine after they were found to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

While on-field umpires Richard Kettleborough and Sharfuddoula, third umpire Joel Wilson and fourth umpire Alex Wharf levelled the charge, Match referee Andy Pycroft imposed the sanction. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwa...