- It believes that Musharraf is its only hope in Pakistan
- He delivers in the war against terror, at least partially and under compulsion. They can’t be sure to achieve even this under his successors.
- Both British and American troops are presently in Afghanistan. They need the Pakistan army’s cooperation. Musharraf ensures that.
- No point complicating the situation in Pakistan which lies in the region already in a mess
- Since the army calls the shots in Pakistan, Musharraf should continue to head it