The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed on Thursday that Pakistan 
would host the Asia Cup one-day tournament from June 24 to July 6.

ACC backing for Pakistan came the week after Australia postponed their 
tour, which was due to start at the end of March, because of the 
troubled security situation.

ACC chief executive Ashraf-ul-Haque told a news conference Pakistan and 
India would play in the same group in the six-team tournament which will 
be held in Karachi and Lahore.