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UNITED NATIONS, Friday (AFP) Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf admitted to being slightly "confused" as to whether he should fulfill an earlier pledge to step down as army chief by the end of the year.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Musharraf said conditions in Pakistan had changed since he made the promise last December as part of a deal with opposition lawmakers that would allow him to remain president through 2007.

"I haven't yet taken a decision, but it is certainly causing concern in my mind," Musharraf said, citing the need to provide continuity for a host of social, economic and foreign policies, including the fight against terrorism and peace talks with neighbouring India.

"These are issues in which I personally think a unity of authority may be required," he said. "Therefore, I would conclude by saying I'm rather confused on the matter."

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