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.

Zee Media Bureau | Aug 16, 2021, 15:46 PM IST

Afghanistan has worn a totally different look since the Taliban has captured the national capital Kabul. We tell you the entire story in nine photographs.

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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

Chaos as people running onto Kabul airport runways to board flights. (Pic credit: Twitter)

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The military group was forced out of Kabul nearly 20 years ago

The military group was forced out of Kabul nearly 20 years ago

A member of Taliban stands guard as people walk at the entrance gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. (Image: Rauters)

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Many countries started calling back their citizens from Afghanistan a week ago

Many countries started calling back their citizens from Afghanistan a week ago

Taliban forces have taken control of the entire capital. (Image: Reuters)

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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

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)

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Afghanistan had acquired a good success in girl education in recent years

Afghanistan had acquired a good success in girl education in recent years

People walk towards the airport in Kabul. (Image: Reuters)

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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

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)

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Ashraf Ghani, the Afghan president has left the country

Ashraf Ghani, the Afghan president has left the country

Taliban fighters ride on a police vehicle in Kabul. (Image: Reuters)

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It took Taliban only a week to take control of the government

It took Taliban only a week to take control of the government

Taliban fighters take control of Afghan presidential palace after the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country, in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Image: AP/PTI)

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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

Photo taken on Aug. 15, 2021 shows closed shops in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Xinhua/Rahmatullah Alizadah/IANS)

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