As Pakistan witnesses historic elections CNN-IBN captures the colour, mood and the nerve of Pakistan and the Pakistanis.CNN-IBN's Foreign Affairs Editor speaks with women in Pakistan - as to what are their issues and concerns in these polls.The women in Barakau village near Islamabad say Imran Khan is their choice for leader.
01:54 PM, May 11, 2013

Five people have plunged to their deaths trying to escape a burning government building in eastern Pakistan.Police officer Maruf Wahla says the death toll could rise, since firefighters have not been able to enter all areas of the nine-story building in the city of Lahore.Local TV stations broadcast dramatic footage of people jumping from the Lahore Development Authority building as smoke poured from the windows.
11:43 AM, May 10, 2013

Still images taken from video showing Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan falling off a mechanical lift raising him onto a stage at an election rally in Lahore on May 7, 2013. Khan injured his head four days before national elections, party and medical officials said. Khan fell as the lift was just short of the 15ft-high platform in Lahore.Rescue workers rush Imran Khan, Pakistan's cricket star-turned-politician to hospital in Lahore, Pakistan on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.Rescue workers rush Imran Khan, Pakistan's cricket star-turned-politician to hospital in Lahore, Pakistan on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
12:50 PM, May 08, 2013

Pakistani actress Salma Agha's daughter Sasha is all set to make inroads into the Hindi film industry with Yash Raj Films' 'Aurangzeb'.She plays a glamourous role in Aurangzeb.Incidentally, Sasha's mother, singer-actress Salma, made her Bollywood debut with YRF head honcho Yash Chopra's elder brother BR Chopra's movie 'Nikaah' in 1982.
12:01 PM, Apr 04, 2013

Hashim Amla took an excellent catch to dismiss Younis Khan off Farhaan Behardien's bowling. (AFP)Mohammad Hafeez had a poor outing. He was caught at slip for 5 only. (AFP)Shahid Afridi once again put up a disappointing show as he got out for a duck. (AFP)
05:14 PM, Mar 24, 2013

Mohammad Irfan cleans up Colin Ingram for a duck. (AP Photo)Mohammad Irfan celebrates with team-mates after dismissing Hashim Amla. (AP Photo)Graeme Smith walks back after being dismissed by Junaid Khan. (AP Photo)
07:07 PM, Mar 21, 2013

AB de Villiers made a brilliant 128 off 108 balls hitting 12 fours and three sixes as South Africa (343 for 5) beat Pakistan (309) to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. (AP Photo)Hashim Amla was no less impressive with a 113-ball 122 hitting nine fours and one six. (AP Photo)Mohd Irfan is extremely pleased following cleaning up Graeme Smith for three. (AP Photo)
09:06 PM, Mar 17, 2013

Pakistan's bowler Mohammad Irfan ran riot picking up three South African top-order wickets to peg back the hosts. (AP Photo)The 7-foot-1 pacer Irfan career best 4 for 33 to bowl out South Africa for 191 in 43.2 overs. (AP Photo)Mohammad Hafeez scalped the wicket of half centurion Farhan Behardien for 58 runs. (AP Photo)
10:36 PM, Mar 15, 2013

Colin Ingram' s 105 off 104 balls, studded with 10 fours, formed the backbone of South Africa's total of 315 for 4 in the 1st ODI against Pakistan. Captain AB de Villiers (65) compiled a solid run-a-ball 120 runs partnership with Ingram. Farhaan Behardien scored 34 off just 23 deliveries at the end of the innings as the hosts amassed 58 run in the last 5 overs to propel the score past 300.
10:36 PM, Mar 10, 2013

Marred by the separation and partition of the country, many Bollywood filmmakers dabbled with the subject on 70mm. Be it Deepa Mehta's 'Midnight's Children' or M. S. Sathyu's 'Garam Hava'. Making a screen adaptation of Salman Rushdie's much popular book 'Midnight's Children', Deepa Mehta'd film talks about the transition from British colonialism to Independence. Deepa Mehta's film '1947 Earth' brought forth the pain, tragedy and loss related to partition. Set in Lahore, the film tells the story through the friendship between a Hindu and two Muslim men. Based on Ismat Chuhgtai's short story, 'Garam Hava' deals with the plight of North Indian Muslim family after the partition. 'Garam Hava' is one of the most noted films on partition.
03:14 PM, Mar 10, 2013

Umar Gul exults after dismissing Chris Morris for a duck. Gul took five wickets in his spell. (AFP)Mohammad Hafeez scored a blistering 86 off 51 balls. The Pakistan captain smashed nine boundaries and four sixes in his knock. (Getty Images)Ahmed Shehzad scored 46 off 25 balls before being run-out by Justin Ontong. (Getty Images)
01:07 AM, Mar 04, 2013

AB de Villiers runs out Pakistan's Azhar Ali for 27. (AP Photo)South African players celebrate the dismissal of Younis Khan. (AP Photo)South African bowler Kile Abbott successfully appeals against Imran Farhat. (AP Photo)
06:11 PM, Feb 24, 2013

South African batsman AB de Villiers in action during his knock against Pakistan. (AFP Photo)Pakistan players celebrate the dismissal of AB de Villiers. (AFP Photo)South African players celebrate the dismissal of Pakistan batsman Imran Farhat. (AFP Photo)
06:01 PM, Feb 23, 2013

England players celebrate with the trophy after beating New Zealand in the 3rd ODI by five wickets and with that they clinched the series by 2-1. (Getty Images)Captain Alastair Cook welcomes Joe Root and Chris Woakes after beating New Zealand. Root remained not out at 28 and Woakes was at 3. (Getty Images)Eoin Morgan played a decisive innings 0f 39 off 24 balls and that set the tone for England. (Getty Images)
04:02 PM, Feb 23, 2013

AB de Villiers played another brilliant knock to help South Africa to be on the driving seat; He was at 98 and Philander on 45 when South Africa went to stumps on 334 for 6 at the end of 1st day. (AFP Photo)Hashim Amla scored 92 runs as South Africa recovered from precarious positions of 107 for 3 and 196 for 5. (Getty Images) Rahat Ali in his second test match, was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers as he collected three for 95. (AP Photo)
11:19 PM, Feb 22, 2013

Robin Peterson was adjudged Man of the Match for his superlative all-round performance. (AFP)Azhar Ali scored a fine half-century in Pakistan's second innings as wickets kept tumbling at the other end. (Getty Images)Mohammad Irfan troubled Alviro Petersen with steep bounce and sharp pace. (AFP)
10:51 PM, Feb 17, 2013

Robin Peterson struck a fine 84 to take South Africa to 326 in their first innings. (Getty Images)Mohammad Irfan celebrates the wicket of AB de Villiers. (AP Photo)South Africa team huddled together after Mohammad Hafeez was trapped lbw by Dale Steyn. (Getty Images)
10:18 PM, Feb 16, 2013

Saeed Ajmal chalked up a five-wicket haul to wreck South Africa's top order. (Getty Images)Vernon Philander snapped up his ninth five-wicket haul in Test matches to restrict Pakistan to 338. (Getty Images)Tanvir Ahmed struck 44 and compiled a 64-run partnership with Saeed Ajmal for the ninth wicket. (Getty Images)
11:09 PM, Feb 15, 2013

Younis Khan raises his bat after completing his 21st Test hundred. (Getty Images)South Africa celebrate the wicket of Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq. (AP Photo)Azhar Ali negotiates the short delivery from Morne Morkel. (Getty Images)
05:03 PM, Feb 14, 2013

Dale Steyn's 11-wicket haul helped South Africa demolish Pakistan by 211 runs in the first Test. (AP Photo)AB de Villiers became the first wicketkeeper to claim 10 catches and crack a century in one Test. (Getty Images)Team South Africa celebrates the thumping victory over Pakistan in the first Test. (AP Photo)
06:08 PM, Feb 04, 2013