The ICC expressed its faith in Pakistan hosting a successful Champions Trophy, giving the organisers a boost.

ICC president Ray Mali said he trusted Pakistan to put on a good show as the country had organised high profile events before.

The tournament, from September 11-28, involves all the major cricketing powers -- Australia, South Africa, India, England, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and the West Indies.

Pakistan will also play host to the six-nation Asia Cup involving defending champions Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates from June 24 to July 6.

Mali,currently in Pakistan for Wednesday's launch of the biennial Champions Trophy, said: "The Asia Cup will give Pakistan an opportunity to rehearse for the Champions Trophy."

Mali and other ICC officials met the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to discuss preparations for the event.

PCB chairman Nasim Ashraf assured the governing body that security has been well taken care of.

"The ICC is launching the event in Lahore on Wednesday and that is an ample proof that there are no

problems. We have made foolproof security arrangements for the event," said Ashraf.

Pakistan had last staged a major sporting event in 1997, when they hosted a quadrangular tournament. Pakistan also co-hosted some matches of the 1996 World Cup with India and Sri Lanka.

Australia put off their March-April tour to the trouble-hit country this year over security fears.