Ijaz grew up in Icchra town, Lahore. His father worked in a movie theatre as a manager. He started his education at Cathedral High School, Lahore. Later he attended Divisional Public School, Model Town, Lahore. He completed his education from Forman Christian College and did Law from Punjab University. He started his acting career in a small appearance in a drama serial in 1988. He's an actor well as a TV anchorperson and TV show presenter. He is currently hosting a prime time chit chat show on Neo News HD with the title of G Sarkar. Active since 1988, he has played several roles and has been a senior actor on state Television PTV.