Since the terrorist attack in March 2009, when the Sri Lankan team bus was ambushed by gunmen outside Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan has not hosted a full international fixture.
Ireland have expressed their willingness to tour Pakistan in the past,however, discussions were put on hold last June following a terrorist attack on Karachi airport.
Deutrom claimed that he would keep this matter under review and consider a tour when conditions are right, according to sources.
“I had a preliminary discussion with the Pakistan Cricket Board in January and then we had a follow-up email, but the World Cup has taken over matters at the moment. I am sure discussions will recommence when we hear from the Pakistan Cricket Board,” he added.
There are high hopes of international cricketing returning to Pakistan after Afghanistan and Kenya sent their associate teams in 2013 and 2014, without incident respectively.
Earlier this week, PCB chairman Shahryar Khan suggested that further tours, such as one by Ireland, might also prompt other full-member nations to return.
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