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The new life of the 'peela school'
Sindh’s public school students are reimagining their world, proving that constraints can be creative engines
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Nipah virus
Pakistan remains Nipah-free, but officials ramp up border screening as the deadly virus surfaces in India
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Pak-BD reset
Trade is up 20% as Pakistan and Bangladesh "bury the hatchet"
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Indebted nation
Each Pakistani now owes Rs333,000 as total debt hits Rs80.5tn, threatening to eclipse the national GDP
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When power defines peace, and victims are excluded
A "Board of Peace" with no Palestinians?
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Sindh announces Feb 4 holiday for schools, colleges
All public and private educational institutions to remain closed on account of Shab-e-Barat
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Lahore manhole tragedy triggers strict safety measures in Rawalpindi
Fencing, CCTV, lighting and warning signs at construction sites made mandatory
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Lahore Police probe alleged torture of family in manhole death case
Victim’s husband alleges police tortured him and his cousins in custody, amid claims of attempts to force a confession
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Imran's consent obtained for eye procedure: PIMS
Hospital says treatment completed smoothly, follow-up care advised
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Trump says Iran wants deal, US 'armada' larger than in Venezuela raid
Iran says missile and defence capabilities are never negotiable as Trump cools strike threats
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'Burden of wishes': PM Shehbaz talks hits to 'self-esteem' in asking allied nations for loans
Says he and Field Marshal Asim Munir quietly went to many countries for loans in order to secure IMF deal
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Nipah airport screenings mainly for reassurance, experts say
Note that airport temperature screenings rarely prevent the spread of disease
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K-P issues province-wide alert over possible Nipah virus threat
Hospitals directed to set up isolation units, rapid response teams while no case has been reported in Pakistan so far
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17 nursing students faint after gas leak in Abbottabad
Five are said to be in critical condition while 12 stay under observation
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Overcrowded prisons in Punjab pose serious health hazards to inmates
With jails' occupancy exceeding their capacity, prisoners are forced to live in unhygienic and suffocating conditions
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Govt, Barrister Gohar reject reported 'firm and final offer' made to PTI to reconstitute ECP
Government ministers, PTI chairman on rare one page in denouncing 'false' rumour
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PHC told neither federal nor K-P govt authorised Tirah operation
Court also orders release of fund for affected residents, summons tribal elders to verify if govt is providing any aid
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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next US Federal Reserve chair
US stock futures ease after nomination; Senate confirmation needed
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Security official dismisses reports of Tirah Valley military operation as 'propaganda'
Says only intelligence-based operations under way as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts
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Djokovic to meet Alcaraz in AO final
He defeated defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semi
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CDF Munir, Turkish military chief deliberate on current regional and global security landscape
ISPR says visit reflects enduring strategic partnership, shared commitment to regional peace, stability, security
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Opposition plans no-confidence motion against Karachi mayor
Leader of opposition in City Council says mayor and Sindh govt fully responsible for repeated tragedies
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GSP+ remains 'crucial framework' for mutually beneficial EU trade: FM Dar
Underlines need to maximise its potential for Pakistan’s economic growth
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Barring last-minute nuclear deal, US and Russia teeter on brink of new arms race
New START expires Feb 5; split present on if Trump should accept Putin’s proposal to extend current limits
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PSX ends week lower, closes Friday up 1% on policy boost
PSX saw a trend reversal as KSE-100 jumped 1,836 points to close at 184,175
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Israel military said to accept Gaza death toll of around 70,000
US military and civilian leaders of Gaza mission step aside as Europe rethinks role
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Imaan-Hadi social media case: Court removes reference to 'terrorist states' from order
Court removes reference under Section 152 CrPC in wake of FO distancing itself from judge's remarks
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South Africa expels Israel’s top diplomat, gives 72-hour deadline
Pretoria says the Israeli envoy violated diplomatic norms, including attacks on President Ramaphosa
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Minhaj leads Rashid D. Habib tournament
Amin close behind as the second round concludes
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Boxer Anthony Joshua breaks silence
He spoke on camera for first time since Nigeria crash
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Arteta shrugs off title pressure ahead of Leeds clash
Arsenal have a four points lead at the top of table
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Slot says Liverpool must avoid late errors
The defending champions are set to face Newcastle United
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Sabalenka clashes with Rybakina for AO title
The showdown pits two players who are on rampaging form
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'Winter signing' to boost Bayern
Midfielder Jamal Musiala also made timely return for the league leaders
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Multan Sultans expected to sell for over Rs2b
The former owner also wishes to reclaim ownership of the team
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Family to decide whether Imran's treatment 'satisfactory' or not: PTI's Salman Akram Raja
Says medical report will be provided to family; CM Afridi says Imran not allowed to meet his doctors
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Pakistan launches AI tool to catch child predators online
NCCIA unveils 'Katalyst', an AI system aimed at combatting online child abuse, in Islamabad
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Global growth remains steady despite Trump’s trade upheaval
Economists see 3% growth holding firm as businesses diversify supply chains to bypass new American tariffs
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Low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India, says WHO
'There is no evidence yet of increased human-to-human transmission'
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'Believing' Alcaraz outlasts Zverev
He defeated the German third seed 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-7 (4/7), 7-5
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K-P warns Centre as Pak-Afghan border trade stays shut
Finance adviser Muzzammil Aslam says closures hurting jobs, revenue, with 80% decline in border trade levies
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41 terrorists killed in two separate operations in Balochistan: ISPR
IBOs carried out in Harnai and Panjgur districts of the volatile province
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Without supreme commander’s sanction, it’s chaos, not jihad: Afghan official
Declares cross-border attacks without Taliban approval forbidden, funeral rites to be denied to violators
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LHC moved against Azma Bokhari over mother, child manhole deaths
Advocates allege criminal negligence after two women died in Lahore manhole, seek judicial probe
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Pakistan eyes China partnership as hepatitis delta cases rise
Officials say virus can drive severe liver disease in people already living with hepatitis B
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Jawad Ahmed calls out elitism in Pakistan’s live music scene
Singer reflects on how high concert charges and elite private events limit public access to live music
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Shehbaz Sharif cuts industrial electricity tariffs by Rs4, Export Financing Scheme rate halved
Wheeling charges lowered by Rs9; rate under Export Finanzing Scheme cut to 4.5 per cent
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Musk wants to put AI data centres in space
SpaceX-xAI merger could boost Musk’s orbital data centre plans in the AI race against Google and Meta
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Six terrorists killed, eight flee in Mianwali CTD operation
CTD seizes suicide jacket, three hand grenades, six SMGs, 200 bullets, explosive materials
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Trump says UK-China trade ‘very dangerous’ as Starmer courts Beijing
Western leaders reel from US unpredictability, Starmer is the latest to head to China
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Karachi court grants extension of interim bail for YouTuber Rajab Butt
Complainant’s lawyer argued that court session was scheduled for 8:30am, but accused appeared at 9:30am
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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz arrives in Quetta for one-day visit
Maryam Nawaz to meet attack victims’ families, hold talks with leaders
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Lahore court grants bail to five accused in Bhati Gate manhole deaths case
Judge cites settlement, orders release on surety bonds while case continues
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Tekken star Arslan Ash relocates to Japan as new competitive base
E-sports icon says Japan will be his new base as he targets more global titles, while still representing Pakistan
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Punjab to hold three-day Ramazan Savings Festival in Lahore
Subsidised food, family activities planned at Jilani Park from Feb 13 to 15
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PM Shehbaz to attend Trump-led Board of Peace meeting in Washington
Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks
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Rawalpindi textile factory blaze stopped after 16 hours of firefighting
Rescue officials say cooling continues as cracks appear in three-storey building, crews fight from a safe distance
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Indonesian investment minister arrives for trade talks
Visit follows recent MoUs as Pakistan, Indonesia seek to boost economic partnership
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SC appoints Salman Safdar friend of court, orders access to Imran Khan
Bench seeks report on PTI founder’s living conditions by Wednesday
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Zardari welcomes Uzbek outreach, highlights trade and sectoral cooperation
President reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepen cooperation with Uzbekistan across key sectors
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Tuberculosis detection system wins top prize at Pakistan’s first Quantum Hackathon
Hackathon held to push emerging technologies, promote modern science, IT skills
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Pakistan Army’s 19-nation patrolling exercise concludes at Kharian
Field Marshal Asim Munir lauds multinational exercise, stresses preparedness for modern warfare
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PM launches ambitious AI roadmap
Govt pledges $1b by 2030, 1,000 PhDs and training for 1m professionals
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PM clears decks for high-voltage ICC T20 showdown
Decision came as the ICC confirmed that no penalties or sanctions would be imposed on Bangladesh
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New IPP deals could save Rs1.4tr
Energy sector drives 40% of 600+ reforms, says Mishal report
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Gold continues rally for second day, silver remains steady
Price of 10 grams of silver also remains stable at Rs7,385
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Reserves to hit $18b by June
SBP says economic growth prospects have improved, sees 3.75-4.75% GDP expansion
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Bullion surges to Rs524,762/tola on softer dollar
Extends gains as investors await key US economic data; rupee stable
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Moody's cuts bank outlook to stable
Agency view contradicts SBP confidence, flags heavy govt lending
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Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists
KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties, geopolitical fears
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Saudi capital sought as debt risks stay high
Aurangzeb links macro stability, Saudi interest in key sectors at AlUla forum
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Govt seeks Russian support to revive PSM
Govt pursuing PM Shehbaz's vision of restoring steel mills as viable national asset
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'No reopening Chinese energy debt'
Iqbal warns renegotiating $15b deals will raise risk premium, undermine trust
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Explosive product licences issued without cabinet's nod
Petitioner asks petroleum secretary to take action against irregularities
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Heavy metal pollution threatens tomato exports
Industrial contamination risks yields, food safety as researchers explore bioremediation solutions
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Germany flags apparel export stagnation
Envoy says export today is nearly same as a decade ago, calls for diversification
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Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway
FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems
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Euro zone yields mixed after Japan election; investors await US data
Delayed US jobs data is set to be released alongside inflation, retail figures
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New Zealand mosque shooter showed anxiety, not depression, say former lawyers
Lawyers say Tarrant was fit to plead, contradicting his claims of mental distress at appeal hearing
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PAF showcases JF-17 Block-III, Super Mushshak at World Defence Show in Saudi Arabia
ISPR says participation highlights Pakistan’s indigenous aerospace and export potential
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PM Shehbaz to attend Trump-led Board of Peace meeting in Washington
Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks
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Muslim bloc warns Israel against West Bank annexation
Accuses Zionist state of entrenching settlement activity
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Bangladesh poll campaign ends
Muslim-majority nation will elect a 350-seat parliament
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Israeli forces kill four in Gaza
Israel has responded to similar incidents in recent months by carrying out airstrikes across the enclave
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Japan PM basks in historic election triumph
LDP wins two-thirds majority in lower house
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Bangladesh secures 19% US tariff and exemption for some apparel made with US material
Bangladesh cut US tariffs to 20% last August from 37%, easing pressure on apparel exporters
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Epstein accomplice Maxwell refuses to answer questions from US House panel
Lawyers sought Congress approval for her legal immunity to testify, but lawmakers declined
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US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, military source says
Move fits Trump’s push for Europe to take more security responsibility in a European-led NATO
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Somalia signs defence agreement with Saudi Arabia
The deal follows Israel recognising Somaliland, a self-declared state still claimed by Mogadishu
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Iran says it could dilute enriched uranium if all sanctions are lifted
Iranian president says new talks will offer 'appropriate opportunity for a fair and balanced resolution of this case'
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UK Starmer loses second key aide in fallout from Mandelson-Epstein scandal
'I have decided to stand down to allow a new No.10 team to be built,' says communications chief Tim Allan
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53 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya, IOM says
Latest incident brings the number of migrants reported dead or missing on the route in 2026 to at least 484
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Pakistan, other Muslim states condemn Israeli violations in Gaza
Joint statement warns annexation bid undermines two-state solution, urges global action
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Pakistan’s Alpine Club seeks to boost mountaineering tourism
Khan outlined plans to improve modern infrastructure for domestic and international climbers
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Malinin keeps USA golden in Olympic figure skating team event
Japan finished one point behind in silver, while host nation Italy claimed bronze
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Liverpool improvement not reflected in results, says Slot
The English champions have won just one of their seven Premier League games in 2026
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Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo and reel in Arsenal
Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty seals a dramatic 2-1 win against Liverpool
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Real Madrid edge Valencia to stay on Barca's tail
Carreras’ first-half brilliance and Mbappe’s stoppage-time goal secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for their side
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PSG trounce Marseille to move back top of Ligue 1
Brace from Dembele and late goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in secure PSG’s 5-0 victory over Marseille
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Dimarco helps Inter to eight-point lead in Serie A
Juventus were held 2-2 by Lazio after a late equaliser from Pierre Kalulu
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Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Tournament debutants suffered a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory






































































































