'No reason' for India and Pakistan not to meet, says Ramiz Raja
They haven't met outside of white ball tournaments since 2013 due to political tensions between the two.
"The two councils must agree to know whether we want to play against each other or not," Raja told Test Match Special.
"Pakistan is ready, but they cite political interference. You cannot work when there is political interference. , added: "They quote that the government does not allow it, which kills the debate.
"There's no reason why India can't come to Pakistan and Pakistan can go to India. for the T20 World Cup in 2016, while India haven't played in Pakistan since the Asian Cup 2008.
Pakistan are to host the Asian Cup for the first time in 15 years in 2023.
However, the Board of Control Secretary of Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah, has said that India will not travel and the event should be held in a neutral country.
In response, Pakistan said any changes to the Asian Cup could "impact" their participation in the 50 plus World Cup in India next October and November.
"Why give it to us in the first place and then make all these statements that India will not travel," Raja said.
"India can't come because the government won't allow it as that's the stated position but taking us away from the Asian Cup just isn't correct."
Raja also called on the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia to do more to get out stalemate between Pakistan and India.
"Neutral cricket boards that have occupied important posts, when they shut up, it completely frustrates me,” he said. "The International Cricket Council needs to think outside the box and work better."
Pakistan is currently hosting the England in a test for the first time in 17 years. England halted their tour after gunmen attacked the Sri Lanka team bus in 2009.
England was given a 'presidential' level of security, costing around $2m (£1.6m), with 5,000 police involved every day.
"We are equipped in terms of security and cricket to host India," Raja said.
"Hosting England a very proud moment, very proud indeed, for all the fans too."
They haven't met outside of white ball tournaments since 2013 due to political tensions between the two.
"The two councils must agree to know whether we want to play against each other or not," Raja told Test Match Special.
"Pakistan is ready, but they cite political interference. You cannot work when there is political interference. , added: "They quote that the government does not allow it, which kills the debate.
"There's no reason why India can't come to Pakistan and Pakistan can go to India. for the T20 World Cup in 2016, while India haven't played in Pakistan since the Asian Cup 2008.
Pakistan are to host the Asian Cup for the first time in 15 years in 2023.
However, the Board of Control Secretary of Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah, has said that India will not travel and the event should be held in a neutral country.
In response, Pakistan said any changes to the Asian Cup could "impact" their participation in the 50 plus World Cup in India next October and November.
"Why give it to us in the first place and then make all these statements that India will not travel," Raja said.
"India can't come because the government won't allow it as that's the stated position but taking us away from the Asian Cup just isn't correct."
Raja also called on the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia to do more to get out stalemate between Pakistan and India.
"Neutral cricket boards that have occupied important posts, when they shut up, it completely frustrates me,” he said. "The International Cricket Council needs to think outside the box and work better."
Pakistan is currently hosting the England in a test for the first time in 17 years. England halted their tour after gunmen attacked the Sri Lanka team bus in 2009.
England was given a 'presidential' level of security, costing around $2m (£1.6m), with 5,000 police involved every day.
"We are equipped in terms of security and cricket to host India," Raja said.
"Hosting England a very proud moment, very proud indeed, for all the fans too."
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