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  The valuation’s completion dovetails with the PSL’s most ambitious structural shift yet: expansion to eight teams starting with the next edition. Two new franchises will be awarded through an open auction, Salman revealed, with bidders selecting from a PCB-curated “pool of cities” to ensure balanced geographical representation. “Interest is already overwhelming,” he said, sidestepping questions on base prices but indicating a floor “significantly higher” than historical benchmarks. Salman confirmed that PSL has been registered under as a separate entity under the Pakistan Cricket Board umbrella, designed to provide “dedicated resources and undivided attention” without duplicating the parent body’s expertise. “The debate is ongoing at the Board of Governors,” he noted. “How much autonomy versus synergy? The goal is simple: let the PSL scale while staying integrated where it counts.” The press conference, however, could not escape the lingering controversy surrounding Multan Sultan...

  Online employment   and   freelancing  are now considered one of the most rapidly expanding fields of career in Pakistan. Thousands of   Pakistani people   are making money online with   online portals   and working at home with the digital transformation and better access to the internet. The government programs like DigiSkills and   e-Rozgaar   have been prominent in   equipping young people   with skills such as graphic design, digital marketing and e-commerce. Freelancers are also recognizing the opportunities to work through global platforms like   Upwork ,   Fiverr   and   Freelancer   where they can be able to access international clients and get paid in foreign currency thus contributing to the enhancement of the digital economy of Pakistan and its representation in the   freelance market . Popular Platforms and Skill Avenues Category Platform / Program Benefits Training Programs DigiSkil...

https://thepakistan.pk/cost-of-living-in-lahore-2025/ Lahore moves  at its own pace. Markets open early, tea stalls smell of cardamom , and the noise never really fades. But every cup of chai feels heavier on the pocket now.  The Cost of Living in Lahore 2025  is the talk at every tea shop. People say salaries didn’t climb fast enough, but bills surely did. Cost Breakdown Table – Monthly Living Expenses in Lahore (2025) Category Average Monthly Cost (PKR) Remarks Rent (1-bed, city centre) 65,000 – 90,000 Gulberg , DHA , or Johar Town Utilities 20,000 – 25,000 Bills swing high in summer Groceries 70,000 – 90,000 Meat and oil lead the rise Transport 15,000 – 25,000 Petrol ~293 per litre Internet & Mobile 4,000 – 6,000 Reliable only in certain areas School Fees 15,000 – 35,000 Private education costs bite Healthcare 8,000 – 20,000 Depends on hospital visits Entertainment 10,000 – 20,000 Cafés, cinema, weekend drives Clothing & Care 10,000 – 18,000 Local brands now ...

  Lahore, the multicolored  educational  capital of Pakistan , is the place where some of  the best schools  and universities of South Asia are located. The city offers an array of academic and cultural opportunities to the students, and this is through the prestigious boarding institutions, which have more than a century of history, to the modern campuses that offer international courses. You have the high-end educational institutions, such as Aitchison College and LGS, or you have the low-end but high-end institutions, such as Customs Public School, Lahore, which has it all. Similarly, its universities, such as  LUMS and Punjab University,  are considered to be the best in the country, producing  future leaders of Pakistan. Top Schools in Lahore for 2025 Aitchison College Founded in 1886, Aitchison is commonly known as the Eton of Pakistan, the most desirable boys’ boarding school in the nation. It has an academia that is at the top of the world...

  Islamabad  which is the scenic  capital of Pakistan  not only boasts of a peaceful atmosphere and green cover but also of its attractive cafes planted in the midst of the Margalla Hills. It is not just about coffee but about the feeling of peace, tasty food and spectacular natural view in these cafes. You want to drink a morning cup of coffee in silence, to have a romantic evening dinner or to have a busy weekend with your friends, the  mountain-view cafes in Islamabad  offer not only great food but also great scenery. These places are must-go destinations by both the locals and the tourists because of their panoramic terraces, forest-based interiors, among others that are able to merge both the sophistication of the city and  the calmness of nature . Top Cafés Offering Panoramic Views The cafe culture in Islamabad  is flourishing along the Margalla road,  Saidpur village , and Pir Sohawa, the point of intersection between the mountains and...

  PM for imparting tech training to Pakistan youth The prime minister expressed the government’s full commitment to the initiative, noting its immense potential. He emphasised that those who lead in AI and semiconductor technology will shape the future of the world. The prime minister emphasised the need to accelerate the semiconductor programme at full pace, assuring that funding will not be an issue. He stated an allocation of Rs4.5 billion has been made from the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) to support the initiative. Shehbaz said the government has also launched other programmes for the youth and mentioned the establishment of Pakistan Digital Authority. “We have also made major strides in cashless economy,” he said. Addressing the event, Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima said it was an historic day that the first national semiconductor programme had been launched in Pakistan. “Under this programme, 7,200 youth will be trained. Additionally, nine uni...