While India is still perceived as enemy number one, the Pakistan military and the ISI are now committed to fighting the Taliban and their allies.

In 2007-2008 army officers began to ask themselves "Why on earth should we? Why should we commit suicide for you?” Morale was beginning to cause serious problems.

The Pakistani military more than most militaries, sees itself as a breed apart and inculcates in new recruits the feeling that they belong to a military family.