Deliberation) was a progressive rock band from Islamabad, Pakistan, founded in 2008 by lead guitarist and songwriter, Khurram Waqar, who was soon joined by vocalists Umair Jaswal and Mohammad Hashir Ibrahim, guitarist Sarmad Abdul Ghafoor, bassist Shaheryar Ghayas and drummer Salman Rafique, completing the band's lineup.

[1] The band's song "Inquilaab" made it to the Semi Finals of International Songwriting Competition (ISC) out of 15,000 entries from all over the globe.

Upon formation, lead guitarist Khurram Waqar said, "Qayaas literally translated as "deliberation" is not only the name of our band but the essence that encapsulates the entire philosophy behind our music.

Five different people, their different moods, outlooks and music philosophies harmoniously blend to form compositions that reflect the true spirit and creative energy of our band; unadulterated in this wondrous journey by commercial concerns or other shortcuts."

[1] While Umair Jaswal always had a good voice, it was lead guitarist, Khurrum Waqar, who coached him to gain his full potential.

It is ironic that they kill civilians including women and young children through drone strikes yet talk about making this world a peaceful place.

"[3] On 16 October, the band released their second music video and fourth single "Pukaar" which was dedicated to the 2010 Pakistan flood victims.

[4] On 16 December, Qayaas went on performing at their first international concert at Hard Rock Cafe, New Delhi along with the band Half Step Down.

[6] On 27 December, three songs, "Inquilaab", "Khayaal" and "Pal", were given by the band to be part of the soundtrack to the film Waar directed by Bilal Lashari and starring Pakistani actor Shaan Shahid.

[10] In November 2012, Sarmad Abdul Ghafoor Shahryar Ghayas and Salman Rafique left the band for personal reasons.