9 pics that tell the story of Kabul's change of fate under Taliban
Afghanistan's major cities, including the capital Kabul, has been witnessing quick developments in last 10 days.
Afghanistan's capital Kabul can't be sure of its future as Taliban takes complete control
![Afghanistan's capital Kabul can't be sure of its future as Taliban takes complete control](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/16/961217-albak-7.jpg?im=Resize=(400))
Chaos as people running onto Kabul airport runways to board flights. (Pic credit: Twitter)
The military group was forced out of Kabul nearly 20 years ago
![The military group was forced out of Kabul nearly 20 years ago](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/16/961216-albak-6.jpg)
A member of Taliban stands guard as people walk at the entrance gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. (Image: Rauters)
Many countries started calling back their citizens from Afghanistan a week ago
![Many countries started calling back their citizens from Afghanistan a week ago](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/16/961215-albak-5.jpg)
Taliban forces have taken control of the entire capital. (Image: Reuters)
It seems the Taliban was waiting for the US Army withdrawal from Afghanistan
![It seems the Taliban was waiting for the US Army withdrawal from Afghanistan](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/16/961214-albak-4.jpg)
Travelers enter in Pakistan through a border crossing point in Chaman, Pakistan. A special flight of Pakistan national airline PIA has arrived in Islamabad carrying 329 passengers from Kabul, and another carrying 170 people will arrive later today. (Image: PTI)
Afghanistan had acquired a good success in girl education in recent years
![Afghanistan had acquired a good success in girl education in recent years](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/16/961213-albak-3.jpg)
People walk towards the airport in Kabul. (Image: Reuters)
The Taliban seems to have a plan in place to control all the provinces step by step
![The Taliban seems to have a plan in place to control all the provinces step by step](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/16/961212-albak-2.jpg)
In this photo provided by the Ministry of Defence, members of the 16 Air Assault Brigade arrive in Kabul as part of a 600-strong UK-force sent to assist with Operation Pitting to rescue British nationals in Afghanistan amidst the worsening security situation there. (Image: AP)
Ashraf Ghani, the Afghan president has left the country
![Ashraf Ghani, the Afghan president has left the country](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/16/961211-albak-1.jpg)
Taliban fighters ride on a police vehicle in Kabul. (Image: Reuters)
It took Taliban only a week to take control of the government
![It took Taliban only a week to take control of the government](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/16/961196-tellstr-3.jpg)
Taliban fighters take control of Afghan presidential palace after the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country, in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Image: AP/PTI)
Experts believe that the life won't be same under the Taliban regime
![Experts believe that the life won't be same under the Taliban regime](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/16/961195-tellstr-2.jpg)
Photo taken on Aug. 15, 2021 shows closed shops in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Xinhua/Rahmatullah Alizadah/IANS)
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