He was enrolled in 1945 and was subsequently elected as steward for many years. He was elected the chairman of the club in 1982, and held the office until 1988. Wajid Ali became the Chairman of the All Pakistan Music Conference in 1960. The Conference introduced and promoted many classical singers and performers who still continue to entertain people in 2016. The activities of the All Pakistan Music Conference are held yearly in the country. On another scale, he envisioned and established the "Institute of Islamic Culture" in 1952. He was the Chairman of this institute that promotes harmony among various Islamic scholars and peoples by publishing various books and articles by famous scholars. Syed Wajid Ali also deserves credit for his 'overall vision' for his nation, Pakistan. He was the first person, who in 1961, signed a joint venture agreement with Nippon Electric Company of Japan to initiate a television project in Pakistan. Later, this proved to be a visionary first step in introducing television in Pakistan before it was introduced in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and some other Asian countries. Ubaidur Rahman, an electrical engineer who later became General Manager of Pakistan Television Corporation, Lahore Center, was appointed by him to lead this television project with the Japanese. The project team conducted a series of pilot transmission tests. Then the control of this project was given to President Ayub Khan's government in 1962. A small studio within a tent in the Radio Pakistan compound in Lahore was set up to begin the television project work. Here a transmission tower was also constructed. Finally the first TV black and white transmission from Lahore took place on 26 Nov 1964 and television was introduced in Pakistan. His activities in the healthcare sector included his efforts in founding Liaquat National Hospital in 1953 in Karachi of which he was the Chairman. This not-for-profit hospital has 700 beds and is dedicated to provide the facilities to humanity, especially the poor. Among his other contributions in the area of healthcare include his association and service to the Pakistan Red Crescent Society where he served as its Chairman from 1968 to 1998. Since 1998, he was Vice President Emeritus of this important relief organisation. Syed Maratib Ali was the Chairman of "Gulab Devi Hospital" from 1947 till his demise in 1961. During his leadership, Gulab Devi established another unit in Kasur. Syed Wajid Ali died after a protracted illness on 14 June 2008. He was buried at Miani Sahib Graveyard in Lahore, Pakistan.