text: * Fellow, King's College, Cambridge University (1969–1973, 2007– for Life)
  * Professor at H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry at Karachi University
  * Professor Emeritus at H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry at Karachi University (2012)
  * Coordinator General of COMSTECH(1996–2012)
  * Federal Minister of Science & Technology (2000–2002)
  * Federal Minister of Education (2002)
  * Federal Minister/Chairman, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (resigned due to govt issues)(2002–2008)
  * Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Science and Technology(2002–2008)