​Ayaz Ilyas

Lead Trainer - Pakistan Life Savers Programme

Ayaz Ilyas, a former civil engineer, transitioned into the realm of clinical training after completing his Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with the American Heart Association. Now a Lead Trainer for the Pakistan Life Savers Programme (PLSP), Ayaz has trained over 15,000 individuals in CPR and bleeding control, helping to create a stronger chain of survival within communities. 

Previously, he served as a Senior Research Assistant in the Emergency Medicine Department at Aga Khan University (AKU), where he dedicated countless hours to CPR and BLS trainings. Ayaz holds a Master’s in Arts and is currently advancing his knowledge through a Master’s in Sociology, further enriching his expertise in the intersection of health, society, and emergency response.​