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Mike Procter is a match referee of International Cricket Council (ICC). He is in Pakistan at this moment for the ongoing Asia Cup 2008. You already know that Pakistan is hosting Asia Cup 2008. Later this year, in September, Pakistan will host Champions Trophy too. Some countries like Australia are concerned about the security conditions of Pakistan and they are a bit reluctant to visit Pakistan and take part in ICC Champions Trophy 2008.

Good news for Pakistan is that Mike Procter is happy with the security arrangements of Asia Cup 2008.

"I see no reason why Pakistan should not host the Champions Trophy. I find Pakistan a safe place and have been here twice this year," Procter told AFP in Lahore. "This is my personal opinion ... I was here in March [for the five-match series featuring Bangladesh] and I'm here now, and I found the security arrangements to be fantastic.

"The foreign umpires who have been with me during the Asia Cup also felt very safe and I would love to come to Pakistan for future events whenever I get appointments."

This was his reaction. What is your idea about it? Do you agree with Mike Proctor?