The publication, the editor, the meridian.

What we cover

Meridian48 is an independent technology publication based on Pakistan's longitude line, the 48th meridian east. We cover the technology economy from where most of the world's tech is consumed, but rarely reported on.

Our beat is AI models and the policy around them, Pakistan's startup and telecom economy, global tech business news, and the tools and reviews that builders and operators need. We publish reporting, analysis, and free interactive tools. We do not run sponsored content or accept payment for coverage.

Why "48"

Pakistan sits roughly on the 48° east meridian. The name signals a point of view that's rooted in Pakistan but not bounded by it. The AI policy fight in Brussels, the model release in San Francisco, and the data-center buildout in Lahore are all part of the same story. We report all three.

The editor

Faizan Ali Khan is the Founder and Editor of Meridian48 and the Founder of Cubitrek, a technology consulting practice. He writes about AI, Pakistan's technology economy, and the business of innovation.

Find him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Reddit. Pitch a story or send a tip: faizan@cubitrek.com.

Our standards

• Bylines, not bots. Every story is reviewed, edited, and signed by a named human.
• Corrections in public. If we get something wrong, we say so at the top of the story with the date and the change.
• No sponsored stories. No paid coverage, ever. Newsletter sponsorships, when they exist, will be clearly marked.
• Sources cited. We link to primary sources. Where we cannot link (off-record), we say so.

How to read us

The fastest way is the 48° Brief, a free weekly email. RSS readers can pull our feed. Or just visit the section you care about: AI, Pakistan, Business, Reviews, Guides.