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SCCI strongly opposed the provincial government\u2019s new policy for making mandatory NOC by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority from the police department for Hajj and Umrah operators, calling it an anti-business step, which must be withdrawn immediately. According to details, a special joint meeting\/gathering in honour of the All Pakistan CNG Association Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chapter and Hajj and Umrah Association, was arranged by Businessman Forum under chairmanship of the SCCI president Junaid Altaf here at the chamber house on Friday. Our Correspondent<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PESHAWAR: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed serious concern over closure of CNG stations, describing it as a completely unconstitutional act and urged the provincial government to take notice to protect and prevent the CNG sector from major disaster. 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