The 36-year-old du Plessis is expected to form the nucleus of the Proteas batting in the upcoming two-test series which will be first for South Africa in Pakistan in over 13 years.
South Africa will now play two Tests against Pakistan at Karachi (January 26-30) and Rawalpindi (February 4-8), followed by a three-match T20I series at Lahore, beginning from February 11.
The left-arm pacer, who blamed the current dispensation at PCB for his shock retirement, said he would be available to play for Pakistan again only once the support staff led by head coach Misbah-ul-Haq exits.
Back from New Zealand after a disappointing tour which ended with a 0-2 loss in the two-Test series, Pakistan will now play two Tests against South Africa
The Proteas last toured Pakistan in late 2007 when it won the two-test series 1-0.
The first Test will be played from January 26 to 30 in Karachi while the second will be held in Rawalpindi from February 4 to 8.
Muhammad Wasim rewarded several top performers of the domestic season and included nine uncapped players in the squad, which will be trimmed to 16 players ahead of the first Test.
The first Test will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi from January 26, followed by the second one at Rawalpindi (February 4-8) and three T20 Internationals in Lahore.
Amir also took a dig at Misbah and Waqar saying he couldn't play with coaches with different mindsets.
A senior official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the meeting will most likely be held in Lahore but the date has not been finalised as yet.
Cricket South Africa has announced an extended squad of 21 players for the tour with premier fast bowler Rabada included in the line-up after recovering from an injury.
Experienced pacer Kagiso Rabada and all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius returned to the squad after skipping the series against Sri Lanka.
Mir, who retired from international cricket last year, has been removed from the commentary team and kept under isolation, the source said.
Azhar Ali made 93, captain Mohammad Rizwan 61 and Faheem Ashraf 48 as Pakistan made 297, a competitive total on a pitch which was still producing bounce and seam late in the day.
Babar was again ruled out of the second test on Saturday although he had had a nets session on Friday.
A spokesperson for the national team said from Christchurch that Babar had a proper nets session with the other players ahead of the game beginning on Sunday.
Mani also said that the Board was working on methods to slowly allow back crowds to matches in coming days.
Pakistan lost the T20 series before the 101-run defeat in the first Test.
Pakistan suffered a 101-run defeat in the first Test which ended very late on the fifth day Wednesday.
The victory wasn’t the emphatic one New Zealand likely had envisaged when they came to the fifth day of a test match for the first time this season holding a sizeable advantage.
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