Pakistani national's involvement in foiled US plot underscores porous nature of transnational networks

IANS | March 9, 2026 9:32 PM

Washington, March 9 (IANS) The recent conviction of Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national, in a US federal court for murder-for-hire and attempting an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries, reveals a troubling dimension of the "long shadow war" between Iran and the United States. The charges were linked to a foiled plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump as well as other prominent American leaders, including former President Joe Biden and Nikki Haley, a report said on Monday.

Engineering student arrest case: Maha ATS probe reveals Ayan Shaikh's terror plan

IANS | March 6, 2026 8:47 AM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) A raid by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Mumbai aimed at exposing an online network of terrorist activities within the state, along with the arrest of engineering student Ayan Shaikh for alleged links to the Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the Islamic State (ISIS), has resulted in some significant disclosures on Friday.

Pakistani terror outfits developing maritime capabilities: Report

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:10 PM

Washington, March 3 (IANS) The formation of a maritime wing by Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) reflects an evolving strategy towards naval operations that could significantly pose a serious maritime terror threat and complicate regional security in the subcontinent, a report said on Tuesday.