In a diplomatic achievement for Pakistan, the government of Australia on Wednesday returned a Bronze Age iconic artefact. It is for the first time that an object of cultural heritage from Pakistan was returned by the Australian government under the Unesco convention. The object was stopped for inspection by the ABF and upon examination was found to be Pakistan’s cultural property. High Commissioner Chaudhri on the occasion appreciated the efforts of the Australian government in intercepting, retrieving and returning to Pakistan this immensely valuable cultural property from the Bronze Age. The high commissioner also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to working with international friends and partners for the protection of common cultural heritage.

Source: The Express Tribune December 08, 2021 23:33 UTC