Pakistan, April 14 -- First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari extended her heartfelt wishes to the Hindu and Sikh families across Pakistan and around the world on this joyful occasion of Vaisakhi/Baisakhi.

"Vaisakhi/Baisakhi carries a cherished significance. It is a celebration of the earth's abundance, of faith and of the bonds that hold families and communities together. It is a moment to give thanks for the harvest that sustains life, and to honour the labour and devotion that make it possible," she said in a message on the occasion of Vaisakhi/Baisakhi being celebrated on April 14.

At this time of year, the first lady said she found herself thinking especially of the women in their rural communities, the mothers, daughters, and sister...