Ramzi Yousef, a key figure behind the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, was arrested in Islamabad, Pakistan, following extensive collaboration between U.S. intelligence and Pakistani authorities. Yousef had been on the run since the bombing, which killed six people and injured over a thousand, marking it as the first major terrorist attack on U.S. soil in the 1990s. His arrest was facilitated by intelligence leads and a well-coordinated operation aimed at capturing one of the most wanted fugitives involved in radical Islamist movements. Pakistani security forces, with assistance from the CIA, located Yousef in a guest house in Islamabad after careful surveillance.The 1993 bombing was part of a larger plot that involved various individuals associated with extremist ideologies, aiming to destabilize the United States through high-profile attacks. Following his capture, Yousef was extradited to the United States, where he faced charges including murder, conspiracy, and terrorism. His trial brought to light the intricate web of terrorist activities and affiliations that existed at the time, revealing the complexity of international terrorism. The operation not only highlighted the effectiveness of international cooperation in combating terrorism but also set a precedent for future counter-terrorism initiatives. Yousef's arrest was seen as a decisive victory in the broader effort to combat terrorism, especially leading up to the events of September 11, 2001.