Afghanistan, Dec. 17 -- Germany evacuated 160 Afghan refugees from Pakistan on a charter flight, accelerating resettlement as thousands remain stranded, facing worsening conditions and the threat of deportation.

Germany has begun accelerating the relocation of Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan, amid growing concerns over deteriorating living conditions and the risk of deportation.

On Tuesday, December 16, German authorities transferred 160 Afghan refugees on a charter flight from Islamabad to Berlin, with officials saying additional evacuation flights are planned in the coming weeks.

The Interior Ministry said the evacuees had received formal admission commitments from Germany following the fall of Kabul, obligating Berlin to facilita...