Chasing an easy target of 94 runs in a possible 24 overs, Pakistan completed their victory before the end of the penultimate day to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series.
Opener Mohammad Hafeez remained unbeaten on 59 and Azhar Ali was 29 not out.
Both added 77 runs for their unbeaten second wicket partnership after Taufiq Umar was bowled by Rangana Herath for just one.
Earlier, off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took 5 wickets for 68 runs to help Pakistan dismiss Sri Lanka for 257 in their second innings.
He was ably supported by left-arm spin partner Abdul Rehman (2-65) and paceman Junaid Khan (2-38) as they exploited the spin and low bounce on a weary pitch to the best effect.
In Sri Lankan's second innings opener Tharanga Paranavitana (72) and vice-captain Angelo Mathews (52 not out) put up notable resistance against some penetrative pace-cum spin attack from Pakistan.
Pakistan had dismissed Sangakkara (30) in the fourth over of the fourth day before dismissing Mahela Jayawardene (five) and skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan (three) -- three wickets within 18 runs -- to put them on the victory path.
The first Test had ended in draw at Abu Dhabi, while the third and final Test starts in Sharjah on November 3.
Earlier, off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took 5 wickets for 68 runs to help Pakistan dismiss Sri Lanka for 257 in their second innings.
He was ably supported by left-arm spin partner Abdul Rehman (2-65) and paceman Junaid Khan (2-38) as they exploited the spin and low bounce on a weary pitch to the best effect.
In Sri Lankan's second innings opener Tharanga Paranavitana (72) and vice-captain Angelo Mathews (52 not out) put up notable resistance against some penetrative pace-cum spin attack from Pakistan.
Pakistan had dismissed Sangakkara (30) in the fourth over of the fourth day before dismissing Mahela Jayawardene (five) and skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan (three) -- three wickets within 18 runs -- to put them on the victory path.
The first Test had ended in draw at Abu Dhabi, while the third and final Test starts in Sharjah on November 3.
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