Strings

Pakistan's most popular rock band Strings' roots go back to the time when a new wave of Pakistani pop music was breaking on the local media. The music videos, in their most basic form, had started creating a phenomenon in the local music industry, changing the way Pakistani music was perceived forever. Strings scored hits, played shows and enjoyed the lifestyle of post-'80s pop stars. After a lengthy gap, they returned with a series of synthesized hits and well choreographed videos

Strings started with four college students (Bilal, Faisal, Rafiq, Kareem) way back in 1990, when they came out with a self-titled album which became an instant hit with the masses and classes. After their second album, "Strings 2" in 1992, the band members went their own independent ways. Eight years later, Bilal Maqsood and Faisal Kapadia reformed the group, coming out with their album "Duur" and then "Dhaani" both proving national and international hits.

Strings are considered the pioneers of Pakistani Rock music and are perceived as youth icons with huge fan following. Strings is one of the few Pakistani bands to achieve international fame. Their popularity is attributed to the significantly different approach to their music and lyrics.