The 326th Vaisakhi Mela begins today and will continue till 19th of this month.  

The mela will host 20,000 local pilgrims, 3,000 from the diaspora and 7,000 pilgrims from India and other countries.

The Punjab Home Department has made comprehensive security measures to ensure the safety of thousands of Sikh pilgrims arriving from around the world for Vaisakhi Festival.

Sikh pilgrims from India have started arriving in Pakistan through the Wagah Border to take part in the Vaisakhi Festival celebrations.

Secretary Evacuee Property Trust Board Farid Iqbal welcomed the pilgrims at the Wagah Check Post.