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New York [US] February 8 (ANI): As Pakistan went to the polls on Thursday, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemned the cell phone service suspension and widespread internet disruptions, with reports of journalists being prevented from coverage in some areas. “Cutting off mobile communication services on an election day and preventing journalists from reporting from polling stations severely undermines citizens’ rights to stay informed,” said CPJ’s Asia Programme Coordinator Beh Lih Yi. “These heavy-handed measures raise serious questions about Pakistan’s commitment to democracy an…

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