Safety fears have made Ponting's team - most of whom have never toured Pakistan - hesitant to go. But Taufel, who has been there "half a dozen times", has urged them to tour.
"There are no guarantees in any area of life," Taufel told The Sun-Herald from Scotland.
"In all my experiences there, the Pakistan people have been friendly and hospitable.
"Everything is absolutely first class. All measures are taken with security.
"They make a huge effort in the security stakes. At no stage have I felt worried, in danger or threatened in Pakistan.
"If I'm selected to be an umpire, I will not hesitate to go."
http://www.smh.com.au/news/cricket/taufels-tour-confidence/2008/08/02/1217097605215.html
"There are no guarantees in any area of life," Taufel told The Sun-Herald from Scotland.
"In all my experiences there, the Pakistan people have been friendly and hospitable.
"Everything is absolutely first class. All measures are taken with security.
"They make a huge effort in the security stakes. At no stage have I felt worried, in danger or threatened in Pakistan.
"If I'm selected to be an umpire, I will not hesitate to go."
http://www.smh.com.au/news/cricket/taufels-tour-confidence/2008/08/02/1217097605215.html
