ISLAMABAD, June 19 -- Seven Pakistani antiquities recovered in Italy have been repatriated to Pakistan, marking another step in ongoing efforts to recover the country's cultural heritage from abroad.

According to the Pakistani Embassy in Rome, the artefacts arrived in Pakistan after being formally handed over to the Consulate General of Pakistan in Milan in April 2025. The recovered items were subsequently transported back to the country through coordinated efforts between Pakistani and Italian authorities.

The embassy described the return of the antiquities as part of continued cooperation between Pakistan and Italy in the protection and preservation of cultural heritage.

The latest repatriation follows an earlier handover in October ...