Skipper Brendon McCullum, having led the Black Caps to a commendable 1-1 draw in the United Arab Emirates, will miss the clashes in the shorter formats.
He will head home for a rest alongside seamers Tim Southee and Trent Boult.
There are some new faces in the fold, too, with batting all-rounder Anton Devcich and fast bowler Adam Milne in the 16-man party gearing up for two Twenty20s and five one-day internationals.
It is sprint-format rubber that takes place immediately, though, with the first of two games played in back-to-back days taking place on Thursday in Dubai.
Head coach Mike Hesson has urged his batsman to continue the form that earned a share of the spoils in the longest format.
"Top-order runs [are key]," he said. "I think if you're able to set the game up with top-order runs over here, then you allow your power to come later on and put the cream on.
"They are a side that keeps attacking throughout the innings so if our top-order players are able to set that platform then that gives us a chance to set good scores.
"And I think also with the ball, that ability to keep taking wickets [is key]."
Kane Williamson will take the captaincy reins, having previously led his side in two T20s and three ODIs.
Pakistan's squad features of good blend of youth and experience, with Wahab Riaz and short-form master Umar Gul returning from injuries to significantly boost their bowling attack.
The T20 side also features Sarfraz Ahmed on the back of some exceptional five-day form, while exciting batsman Haris Sohail is also included.
Chief selector and manager Moin Khan is expecting a stellar showing from the designated hosts.
"I expect Pakistan to perform to its potential in both the T20Is and ODIs," Moin said. "We have tried to induct all our fit players in contention for a slot and this is also pretty much the last opportunity for the players to perform and cement their places in the World Cup squad.
"Quite a few players have been included either after returning from injury or on the basis of current form."