But uneasiness and criticism is growing. People say they expected more from the military government. General Musharraf reminds critics it took years of corruption and mismanagement by successive governments bring Pakistan to its present condition. The general says it will take more than two-months to get it out. The military has ruled Pakistan for nearly half its 52-year existence.
Political observers say past military intervention has added to the country's troubles.
They warn that the longer the military rules Pakistan, the worse off the country will be.