The Asian Cricket Council has confirmed Pakistan will host this year.s 
Asia Cup.

ACC officials met Pakistan Cricket Board bosses on Thursday and decided 
to hold the tournament in Lahore and Karachi from June 25 to July 6.

It will be hoped the decision will seek to dispel security fears, which 
led Cricket Australia to postpone their tour to the country and which 
have been raised over Pakistan.s hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy in 
September.
