Khalid Shaikh Mohammed is a Pakistani national known for his role as a key planner of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States. He was born on March 1, 1965, in Kuwait and later became a member of al-Qaeda, the militant organization founded by Osama bin Laden. After the attacks, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was captured in 2003 and has since been held at Guantanamo Bay. He has faced multiple charges related to terrorism and has been a central figure in discussions about global terrorism and security. His trial has drawn significant media attention and controversy.