Thousands of Sikh pilgrims visit Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi festival
- Thousands of Sikhs gathered in Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi, marking the start of the Sikh New Year, mainly observed in Punjab and northern India.
- Pakistani authorities issued over 6,500 visas to Indian Sikhs, which is an increase from previous years.
- The main ceremony took place in Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described Vaisakhi as a time of 'great joy for farmers' and emphasized unity and hope.
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President, PM offer Vaisakhi greetings
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended greetings to the Sikh community in Pakistan and around the world on the occasion of Vaisakhi. In his message, the president noted that Vaisakhi is a symbol of Pakistan's beauty in its cultural and religious diversity. He observed that the Sikh community was playing a prominent role in the development and prosperity of Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended …

Thousands of Sikh pilgrims visit Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi festival
Thousands of Sikhs are in Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi, a harvest festival that marks the start of the Sikh New Year and is mostly observed in Punjab and northern India.
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