--- title: "Pakistan recovers smuggled antiquities from abroad" description: "Most outlets reported the repatriation of hundreds of smuggled archaeological objects to Pakistan from foreign countries, with a focus on the number of items and the countries of origin. Dawn led with a higher total (904 items) and named the U.S., France, and Italy as sources, while Daily Times mentioned 513 items repatriated from the U.S. in phases." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/697-pakistan-repatriates-513-smuggled-antiquities-from-us site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan recovers smuggled antiquities from abroad pakistan · updated 30 Jul 2026, 7:05 AM PKT · 28–30 Jul 2026 · 6 articles from 4 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 30 Jul 2026 — Pakistan recovers smuggled antiquities from abroad (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the repatriation of hundreds of smuggled archaeological objects to Pakistan from foreign countries, with a focus on the number of items and the countries of origin. Dawn led with a higher total (904 items) and named the U.S., France, and Italy as sources, while Daily Times mentioned 513 items repatriated from the U.S. in phases. - **Dawn** — [Pakistan recovers 904 smuggled antiquities from US, France and Italy](https://www.dawn.com/news/2019311/pakistan-recovers-904-smuggled-antiquities-from-us-france-and-italy) · 30 Jul 2026, 7:05 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in protecting its cultural heritage with the recovery and repatriation of 904 smuggled antiquities from the United States, France and Italy, the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture Division said on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the ministry, the effort, led by Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Kh... - **Daily Times** — [Recovered Artefacts](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1530520/recovered-artefacts/) · 30 Jul 2026, 3:49 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > On Monday, the Senate Standing Committee on National Heritage and Culture was told that 513 archaeological objects smuggled from Pakistan had been repatriated from the United States in several phases, most of them associated with the Gandhara civilisation. A museum is now being proposed for their display. Yet the more consequential demand from the parliamentary […] ### 29 Jul 2026 — Guarding the past (1 outlet) - **Dawn** — [Guarding the past](https://www.dawn.com/news/2019180/guarding-the-past) · 29 Jul 2026, 7:22 AM PKT > THE return of 513 smuggled archaeological artefacts from the US is a welcome homecoming for objects that should never have left Pakistan. That most belong to the Gandhara civilisation makes the recovery especially significant, given the region’s importance as a crossroads of Buddhist, Greek and Central Asian influences. Yet, the uncomfortable question remains: how were these treasures allowed t... ### 28 Jul 2026 — Pakistan repatriates 513 smuggled artefacts from US (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the repatriation of 513 smuggled artefacts returned from the US, noting their Gandhara origins and the illegal nature of their removal. Dawn and Arab News Pakistan also mentioned a Senate body ordering a detailed report on the smuggling racket, while Arab News Pakistan and ProPakistani highlighted Pakistan’s request for a probe into antiquities smuggling. Dawn additionally reported on Unesco concerns over Taxila conservation and plans for a new museum, which the other outlets did not mention. - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan Gets Back 513 Smuggled Artefacts From US](https://propakistani.pk/2026/07/28/pakistan-gets-back-513-smuggled-artefacts-from-us/) · 28 Jul 2026, 8:02 PM PKT > Pakistan has brought back 513 archaeological artefacts that were illegally smuggled to the United States over several decades. Officials informed… Read More The post Pakistan Gets Back 513 Smuggled Artefacts From US appeared first on ProPakistani. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan seeks probe into antiquities smuggling after US returns 513 artifacts](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2652529/pakistan) · 28 Jul 2026, 9:07 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistani lawmakers on Monday ordered a detailed investigation into the smuggling of archaeological artifacts after officials said the United States had returned 513 antiquities looted from the country, while also reviewing UNESCO’s concerns over conservation work at the ancient Taxila World Heritage Site. - **Dawn** — [513 smuggled artefacts repatriated from US](https://www.dawn.com/news/2018915/513-smuggled-artefacts-repatriated-from-us) · 28 Jul 2026, 8:01 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > • Mostly include Gandhara relics; Senate body orders detailed report on smuggling racket• Officials say Unesco concerns over Taxila conservation addressed; new museum planned ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has repatriated 513 smuggled arch­a­eological artefacts from the Uni­ted States under bilateral cooperation, top officials revealed before a Senate panel on Monday. 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