Datapoint Pakistani English/Use of definite article where StE favours zero

Variety: Pakistani English
Feature: Use of definite article where StE favours zero
Value: B - feature is neither pervasive nor extremely rare
Informants: Ahmar Mahboob

Examples

Example 3447:
It's not about the money or the fame for me, it's about my desire to play.
Example 3448:
It is the time for us to leave.