PEKING: Premier Hua Kuo-feng has become Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Military Commission of the Party Central Committee. The realisation of the wise decision made by the late Chairman Mao Tsetung was acclaimed by workers, peasants and soldiers. This happy event complies with the common aspiration of the whole Party, the whole army and the people of all nationalities throughout the country and is ample proof that the cause of our Party has worthy successors and is thriving. Massive demonstrations were held in Peking … in support of the Party Central Committee headed by Chairman Hua Kuo-feng. Participating in the demonstrations were highly elated cadres and masses… . — News agencies

[Meanwhile, as reported by news agencies from Quetta,] Begum Nusrat Bhutto today [Oct 22] led a women’s procession here and witnessed various events in connection with Women’s Week celebrations. … At the airport she was given a warm welcome. As she alighted from the plane children chanted welcome songs. A girl presented Begum Bhutto a welcome bouquet. … Later Begum Bhutto went to the Purdah Club where a colourful programme was presented in her honour.

Published in Dawn, October 23rd, 2026