Pakistan coach Mudassar Nazar says that though ahome series win over New Zealand would mean a lot to his team, their ultimate target is to beat Australia.

"Winning a home series would mean a lot to us and would prove that we have made some progress," Mudassar told reporters. "But the yardstick for me would remain beating world champions Australia."

Pakistan will host Australia in October. Before that, they seek their first home series win in nearly five years against a depleted New Zealand in the second and final Test at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.

Pakistan, spurred by an epic 329 from Inzamam-ul Haq, thrashed New Zealand by an innings and 324 runs in the first Test at Lahore, their biggest win in Test cricket.

"We are still one Test away from (a series win) and need to keep up the good work because New Zealand can regroup and pose some problems," Mudassar warned.

Pakistan have lost six of their last seven home series since 1995-96. Their last win at home came against West Indies in 1997-98.

"When I took over last year I had said we should win at home first because our record abroad is better.

"I know everyone has his opinion and people would demean our win (over New Zealand). They said we beat a weak West Indian side two months back but look - they are now beating India.

"Our recent results show that we have made progress but due to the fact that we are an unpredictable side I need to keep the players together. We have won more one-day matches than Australia and now only need to show more consistency."

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