KABUL - An Afghan MP, Ali Akbar Qasimi, was injured in a mine blast in Kabul City early Sunday, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said.

The incident took place in Dasht-e-Barchi, the 6th district of Kabul, while he was working out at a local gym, he said. "The police are in the area investigating the blast," Sediqqi said.

Qasimi was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and according to officials is in good condition. No group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the blast yet. (Tolonews)