Kabul, Oct 18 (TIWN) At least 16 people were killed and 90 others injured after a powerful explosion on Sunday rocked the city of Firoz Koah, capital of Afghanistan's Ghor province, an official confirmed.

“The final number of casualties would be shared with media later in the day. The number of casualties may change as the rescue of victims from under debris is continuing,” the provincial government official told Xinhua news agency.