Pakistan says Australia tour still on

Pakistan's cricket chief says Australia's planned tour starting in March is still on despite the turmoil unleashed by the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.Nasim Ashraf, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said he believed the country would be back to normal within two weeks and that the tour could proceed as planned. "At this point in time the Australian team's tour is on as per schedule," Mr Ashraf said.Reports have said that several Australian players may withdraw from the tour to Pakistan even if a Cricket Australia (CA) security team gives a positive account after its February pre-tour inspection.Australia is due to play three Tests, five one-day internationals, and a Twenty20 match in Pakistan in March-April.Test all-rounder Andrew Symonds has voiced his concerns over touring Pakistan and reports said another Australian Test player revealed that security fears are widespread throughout the team.Speaking on condition of anonymity, the player told the Sydney Morning Herald there was a possibility that a number of players would withdraw even if Cricket Australia gives the go-ahead.