text: In recognition of his eminent contributions in the field of organic chemistry, he has been conferred with many civil awards, including:
  * Nishan-e-Imtiaz (2002) (highest national civil award)
  * Hilal-e-Imtiaz (1998)
  * Sitara-e-Imtiaz (1991)
  * Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (1983)
  * UNESCO Science Prize (1999)
  * Grosse Goldene Ehrenzeischen am Bande(2007) high civil award by the Austrian government (2007)
  * China, International Science and Technology Cooperation Award (2020) bestowed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on January 7, 2020
  * Academician, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015)
  * Friendship Award of China (2014)
  * Vice President, The World Academy of Science (TWAS)
  * Prescient, Network of Academies of Science of Organising of Islamic Conference (NASIC)
  * Member, Korean Academy of Science and Technology
  * Einstein Professorship, Chinese Academy of Sciences
  *  Babai Urdu Award (1994)
  *  Scientist of the Year Award (for 1985)/Prize Rs. 200,000 (1987)
  *  FPCCI Prize for Technological Innovation (1985)
  *  Engro Excellence Award (2010)
  *  HEC, National Distinguished Professor (2011–present)
  *  Professor Emeritus, University of Karachi (2011–present)
  * Lifetime Achievement Award by University of Management and Technology, Lahore (2012)