World cricket chief Haroon Logart on Monday promised to pull the Champions Trophy out of Pakistan if there was any threat of violence, after a deadly suicide blast on the night of the Asia Cup final.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive vowed no compromise on safety after 19 were killed in the capital Islamabad.
"The ICC will not compromise the safety and security of any individual at one of its tournaments and if it is not appropriate to play in any country then we will not do so," Logart said in a statement.
Players from Australia, New Zealand and England have expressed concern over playing in Pakistan, which is due to hold the prestigious Champions Trophy from September 11-28.
Rawalpindi, one of three venues for the tournament, adjoins Islamabad where 14 policemen and five civilians were killed and scores injured in Sunday's attack.
Sri Lanka is the designated alternative venue but is also facing renewed violence between Tamil Tiger rebels and government troops, with South Africa mentioned as a possible replacement.
Lorgat said security was monitored during the Asia Cup while an ICC executive board meeting last week discussed an independent assessment. A security process had also been agreed ahead of the tournament, he said.
"Our consultants on security have been working with the Pakistan authorities during the Asia Cup and will report back to us as soon as possible with their views," he said.
A private security expert, hired by Australia, New Zealand and England has said there was work to be done ahead of the Champions Trophy.
"Some fine-tuning needs to be done and everyone acknowledges that," Reg Dickason said last week.
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Nasim Ashraf, who attended the ICC meeting, said he was confident the biennial 'mini-World Cup' will be held in Pakistan.
Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup final in Karachi, beating India by 100 runs.
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DLF IPL SCHEDULE:
As the tournament goes to the second half all the teams are desperate to find their combinations & game plan correct. Till now for me the team which has got all things under control and are likely to enter semis is the rajasthan royals.
Friday 16 May
8:00 PM Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders,Mumbai
Saturday 17 May
4:00 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Bangalore Royal Challengers,Jaipur
8:00 PM Delhi Daredevils vs Kings XI Punjab Delhi
Sunday 18 May
4:00 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings,Kolkata
8:00 PM Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians,Hyderabad
Monday 19 May
8:00 PM Bangalore Royal Challengers vs Delhi Daredevils,Bangalore
Tuesday 20 May
8:00 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals,Kolkata
Wednesday 21 May
4:00 PM Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab,Mumbai
8:00 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Bangalore Royal Challengers,Chennai
Thursday 22 May
8:00 PM Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata Knight Riders,Delhi
Friday 23 May
8:00 PM Kings XI Punjab vs Deccan Chargers,Mohali
Saturday 24 May
4:00 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals,Chennai
8:00 PM Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians,Delhi
Sunday 25 May
4:00 PM Deccan Chargers vs Bangalore Royal Challengers,Hyderabad
8:00 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab,Kolkata
Monday 26 May
8:00 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians,Jaipur
Tuesday 27 May
8:00 PM Deccan Chargers vs Chennai Super Kings,Hyderabad
Wednesday 28 May
4:00 PM Bangalore Royal Challengers vs Mumbai Indians,Bangalore
8:00 PM Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals,Mohali
Friday 30 May
8:00 PM 1st Semi-final,Mumbai
Saturday 31 May
8:00 PM 2nd Semi-final,Mumbai
Sunday 1 June
8:00 PM Final,Mumbai
