An explosion has occurred in Shinwari district of Nangarhar Province today afternoon.

The explosion took place as a result of a car bomb, targeting the district building of Shinwari, a source reported.

The source further added that assailants tried to enter the district building following the car bombing, but were gunned down by security forces.

At least 13 people have been killed and dozens of others got injured in the explosion, initial reports say.

Nangarhar Provincial Governor Spokesman Ataullah Khogyani has confirmed the explosion.

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