The discovery of the 31-year-old doctor's bloodied body at a state-run hospital in the eastern city of Kolkata on August 9 sparked furious protests in several cities across the country.
A sample was sent to the National Institution of Health for confirmation. The affected person showed mild symptoms, and contact tracing is underway to get additional samples.
During a press conference in Lahore on Friday, alongside Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the three-time prime minister stated that the price hikes began under the PTI government.
Speaking at a JI-organized rally in Multan on Friday, Hafiz Naeem sharply criticized all political parties for imposing heavy electricity bills on the public, saying, "These bills have left the people in distress. The public can no longer bear the luxuries and privileges of the rulers."