New Zealand left immediately after the Karachi blast

"We are also victims of these acts of terrorism and need support to counter them. Refusal to playing in Pakistan isn't the solution."

Rana said New Zealand were provided exceptional security and the visitors themselves acknowledged that.

"And we can also assure the Australians that similar arrangements will be made for their tour as well.

But he admitted that Pakistan might have to consider switching the series to Australia or a neutral venue if Australia could not be persuaded.

Rana said New Zealand had also agreed in principle quite some time ago to participate in a triangular competition with the two teams in August.

Rana also spoke of serious financial losses the PCB was incurring because of the cancellations of home matches by different countries.

"It's crippling. We have lost millions and millions of dollars only because of the Indian refusal to play Pakistan."

But he hopes that Pakistan will be compensated for the losses.

Recommendations

"The finance committee of the ICC has already evaluated our demands and its recommendations will be placed before the executive board meeting for a decision."

The PCB estimates that it has lost US $15-20 million because of India's refusal to play against Pakistan during the last two years.

Rana said Pakistan was not the only country demanding compensation for the losses; West Indies' claims were also under consideration.

"We feel that compensation based upon fair evaluation would set a positive example for other member countries of the ICC as well," Rana concluded.