LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Friday passed a resolution accusing the media of “irresponsibility that is damaging the democracy.”

The resolution introduced in the assembly by Sanaullah Mastikhel, a member of Muslim League (Nawaz), said some media programmes being used for propaganda against political leaders and democratic and public representatives being maligned. The resolution said the objectionable footages of women members of assemblies attached with Indian songs is a worst example.

The resolution stressed the media representatives to observe impartiality in coverage, avoid insulting attitude against legislators, discourage baseless reports and demonstrate responsibility.