Security concerns are set to be discussed by the two NOCs at the Assembly, which is due to take place from October 29 to 30, after Hindu nationalists Shiv Sena stormed the Board of Control for Cricket in India offices in Mumbai last week, in protest over a visit by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials.

Shaharyar Khan, PCB chairman, had been due to discuss the prospect of holding a one-day series in Pakistan in December but the meeting was cancelled.

Additionally, Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar, who was officiating during India's home series with South Africa, was withdrawn by the sport’s governing body the International Cricket Council as a precaution. 

With the South Asian Games set to be held in the Indian cities of Guwahati and Shillong during January and February, the POA are seeking assurances from their near neighbours.

The two countries, which share a border of nearly 3,000 kilometeres, have had a strained and tense relationship throughout history.

“What is happening in India for the last couple of weeks against the Pakistani nationals is very serious, this cannot be overlooked,” Muhammad Khalid Mahmood, general secretary of the POA, told Pakistani newspaper the Daily Times.

“The POA has taken serious notice of the increasing number of violent protests, which were aimed at disrupting scheduled events in India involving Pakistani nationals, and we call upon the Indian government for steps to stop such happenings.”

“Effective measures are required to prevent the continuous recurrence of such incidents in India, as such incidents might jeopardise future sports events in India.”

The South Asian Games are due to take place in India for the third time in its history, with the hosts having proved the most successful of the eight competing nations during the 11 previous editions.

India and Pakistan are set to be joined by Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Bhutan and Maldives.