Lawyers and civil activists have vowed to intensify their agitation against the government
Sherry Rehman, Pakistan's information minister, has reportedly resigned over the government's handling of the country's media.Though unconfirmed, reports of Rehman's resignation add further uncertainty to Pakistani politics already in turmoil over growing opposition protests.
"By all accounts she has resigned," Al Jazeera's Imran Khan reported from Islamabad.
"Her personal staff say 'yes, she has resigned', however the government is saying they are open to resolving the issue."
Rehman had been a key adviser to Asif Ali Zardari, the Pakistani president, and her resignation would be a blow to his embattled government.
"She's one of the people that many say managed to manoeuvre Ali Asif Zardari into power. If she's gone, then he's lost a lot of support within the government," Khan said.
Rehman's resignation is reportedly linked to the government's clampdown on the country's media as opposition workers and lawyers undertake a "long march' towards the capital Islamabad.
Pakistan's Geo News TV channel claimed Zardari had ordered it be blocked across the country, the Press Trust of India reported.
Zardari's office dismissed the claim.
Courtesy: Al Jazeera..
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