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    'Poster for Tomorrow: Make Extremism History' at T2F

    Written by: Nageen Shaikh
    Posted on: December 22, 2016 |

    '100 Posters to End Extremism' at T2F

    Poster for Tomorrow exhibits design-based posters on social issues in major cities all over the world. Held annually, this competition receives international submissions in the form of artistically designed posters on a particular theme. This year’s topic was Make Extremism History. A jury of international panelists has released the final designs, including the top 10 posters from a total of 5,300 submissions. These are being exhibited in various parts of the world, including the cities of Istanbul, Sarajevo, Quito, Guayaquil, Doha, Aix En Province, Chelyabinsk, Mumbai, Kermanshah, Thessaloniki, Gainesville and Karachi. Poster for Tomorrow Pakistan and PeaceNiche have collaborated with the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan to present an exhibition of the best 100 posters at The Second Floor (T2F) in Karachi.

    Poster for Tomorrow Exhibition, T2F Karachi
     

    The main non-profit organization behind this initiative is called 4tomorrow, which is based in Paris, France. Initiated in 2009 by a group of designers calling out against censorship and campaigning for freedom, tolerance and equality for all, the project soon gained international momentum. More than 15,000 entries have been received from all corners of the globe since 2009, making it a major global movement that works to combat extremism and advocate human rights through art and design. This year’s event has received entries from a total of 133 countries.

    Poster for Tomorrow Exhibition, T2F Karachi
     

    Following the international exhibitions that commenced on December 08, the display at T2F opened on December 16 at the Faraar Gallery. This compact yet beautiful space offers a peaceful environment for the visitors, who not only get to experience the art on display, but also peruse T2F’s book corner and visit the Faraar Shop. The posters that adorn the walls of the gallery present versatile ideas that speak out to the masses about the importance of fighting extremism and promoting harmony between people of different races, nationalities, economic backgrounds and ethnicities. While no entry from Pakistan has made the final 100, many of the posters from India as well as Mexico stand out due to their unique concepts and designs.

    Poster for Tomorrow Exhibition, T2F Karachi
     

    T2F continues its efforts to promote awareness regarding social ills, safeguard human rights and defeat extremism. The project has received an encouraging response not only from art and design enthusiasts, but also the general public. The exhibition will conclude on December 22 with a talk by renowned Peace and Human Rights activist, I.A. Rahman, on the fight against radicalism and extremist forces.


    As the new year begins, let us also start anew. I’m delighted to extend, on behalf of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and in my own name, new year’s greeting and sincere wishes to YOULIN magazine’s staff and readers.

    Only in hard times can courage and perseverance be manifested. Only with courage can we live to the fullest. 2020 was an extraordinary year. Confronted by the COVID-19 pandemic, China and Pakistan supported each other and took on the challenge in solidarity. The ironclad China-Pakistan friendship grew stronger as time went by. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects advanced steadily in difficult times, become a standard-bearer project of the Belt and Road Initiative in balancing pandemic prevention and project achievement. The handling capacity of the Gwadar Port has continued to rise and Afghanistan transit trade through the port has officially been launched. The Karakoram Highway Phase II upgrade project is fully open to traffic. The Lahore Orange Line project has been put into operation. The construction of Matiari-Lahore HVDC project was fully completed. A batch of green and clean energy projects, such as the Kohala and Azad Pattan hydropower plants have been substantially promoted. Development agreement for the Rashakai SEZ has been signed. The China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future has become closer and closer.

    Reviewing the past and looking to the future, we are confident to write a brilliant new chapter. The year 2021 is the 100th birthday of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. The 100-year journey of CPC surges forward with great momentum and China-Pakistan relationship has flourished in the past 70 years. Standing at a new historic point, China is willing to work together with Pakistan to further implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, connect the CPEC cooperation with the vision of the “Naya Pakistan”, promote the long-term development of the China-Pakistan All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership with love, dedication and commitment. Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan said, “We are going through fire. The sunshine has yet to come.” Yes, Pakistan’s best days are ahead, China will stand with Pakistan firmly all the way.

    YOULIN magazine is dedicated to promoting cultural exchanges between China and Pakistan and is a window for Pakistani friends to learn about China, especially the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is hoped that with the joint efforts of China and Pakistan, YOULIN can listen more to the voices of readers in China and Pakistan, better play its role as a bridge to promote more effectively people-to-people bond.

    Last but not least, I would like to wish all the staff and readers of YOULIN a warm and prosper year in 2021.

    Nong Rong Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
    The People’s Republic of China to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
    January 2021