Mizraab . A plectrum made by hand from a continuous strand of iron used to strike the strings of the sitar) is a progressive rock and metal band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 1997.[1] Founded by vocalist, lead guitarist and songwriter, Faraz Anwar, the band's initial line-up was with Faraz Anwar on vocals, Khalid Khan on bass and Akhtar Qayyum on percussions, since then there had been many changes in the line-up the only consistent member being Faraz himself.[1] The band have been influential on many contemporary musical artists, and have gained a large cult following despite garnering little radio or music video airplay.