Workers’ Rights. Safety. Dignity.
APOGEF is a national collective voice for oil, gas, energy and mineral sector workers across Pakistan.
A large and established federation for oil, gas, energy and mineral sector workers
The All Pakistan Oil & Gas Employees Federation was formed through the unification of oil and gas sector unions to strengthen workers’ representation and the trade union movement in Pakistan.
APOGEF works through peaceful, constitutional and legal means to secure better terms and conditions, promote workplace dignity, protect workers’ rights and build constructive social dialogue.
Representing workers across major oil, gas and energy establishments
APOGEF’s affiliated unions come from key public and private sector establishments in Pakistan’s oil, gas and energy economy.
Oil, Gas, Energy & Mineral Workers
APOGEF connects affiliated unions and workers across Pakistan through collective representation, workplace rights, social dialogue and sectoral solidarity.
OGDCL
Oil & Gas Development
PSO
Pakistan State Oil
SSGC
Gas Sector
SNGPL
Gas Sector
PPL
Petroleum Sector
PARCO
Refining & Energy
PRL
Pakistan Refinery Ltd
Shell
Shell Pakistan
KAPCO
Energy Sector
Schlumberger
Oilfield Services
Energy
Power & Energy Sector
Mineral
Mineral Sector Workers
Working for justice, equality and protection of workers
APOGEF engages workers, union leaders, institutions and stakeholders to strengthen workplace rights, safety, equality and collective voice.
Freedom of Association & Right to Organise
APOGEF supports workers’ right to organize, speak collectively and strengthen democratic representation in workplaces.
Workers’ Meetings
Engaging workers to discuss workplace issues and collective solutions.
Collective Voice
Building unity among workers for stronger representation and social dialogue.
Sectoral Engagement
Promoting fair treatment and better working conditions in the sector.
What APOGEF does for workers
APOGEF organizes, educates, represents and supports workers and affiliated unions through legal, constitutional and peaceful means.
Unite Affiliated Unions
Organizing and uniting unions to create harmony, cooperation and stronger sectoral representation.
Secure Better Conditions
Working for better terms and conditions through peaceful, constitutional and legal means.
Educate Workers
Promoting awareness of workers’ rights, responsibilities, production duties and lawful trade union activities.
Legal Support
Providing legal assistance and support to members and unions, subject to available resources.
Dispute Resolution
Helping settle disputes between affiliated unions and working to solve worker problems through legal means.
Awareness Material
Issuing leaflets, bulletins and awareness material to promote the cause of the federation and workers.
Key issues APOGEF works on
APOGEF works on practical workplace issues faced by workers in regular, contract, remote and high-risk work environments.
Collective Bargaining
Negotiating employment terms, pay, benefits, leave, health and working conditions through workers’ collective voice.
Gender-Based Violence & Harassment
Promoting workplaces free from harassment, discrimination, victimization and gender-based violence.
Equal Rights for Equal Pay
Supporting fair and equal treatment of workers, including equal pay and non-discrimination at work.
Decent Work in Workplace
Promoting dignity, safety, social protection, fair treatment and representation for all workers.
OSH & Remote Worksites
Supporting safety and health protection for workers in fields, drilling sites, deserts, hilly areas and remote locations.
Social Security & EOBI
Raising issues around social security, EOBI, third-party contract work and legal protections.
APOGEF Governance
The leadership team brings decades of service, union experience and commitment to workers’ welfare, dignity and representation.
Qazi Shoukat Hussain
PresidentQazi Shoukat Hussain
PresidentGraduate; serving Pakistan State Oil since 1996. He has worked in different positions and remained active in trade union activities. In 2022, he was elected President of PSO Workmen Union CBA and continues to work for workers’ rights, welfare and constructive dialogue.
Graduate; serving PSO since 1996. Elected President of PSO Workmen Union CBA in 2022, with long experience in workers’ welfare and constructive dialogue.
Malik Younas Awan
ChairmanMalik Younas Awan
ChairmanSenior APOGEF leader working for organizational strength, workers’ unity and sectoral representation.
Senior APOGEF leader working for organizational strength, workers’ unity and sectoral representation.
Syed Ejaz Hussain Bukhari
General SecretarySyed Ejaz Hussain Bukhari
General SecretaryMaster’s degree holder; serving OGDCL since 1996. He has served in elected union roles including Joint Secretary, Finance Secretary, Deputy General Secretary and President. He has participated in national and international labour forums and is known for social dialogue, employee welfare and energy-sector labour representation.
Master’s degree holder; serving OGDCL since 1996. Experienced union leader with national and international labour forum participation.
Saeed Ahmed Khan
Additional General SecretarySaeed Ahmed Khan
Additional General SecretaryAPOGEF office-bearer supporting worker coordination, federation activities and communication with members and affiliated unions.
Supporting worker coordination, federation activities and communication with members and affiliated unions.
Manaras Khan
Vice ChairmanManaras Khan
Vice ChairmanAPOGEF leader supporting federation governance, workers’ representation and organizational coordination.
Supporting federation governance, workers’ representation and organizational coordination.
Naveed Aslam Mirza
Finance SecretaryNaveed Aslam Mirza
Finance SecretaryResponsible for finance-related coordination and supporting the federation’s organizational work.
Responsible for finance-related coordination and supporting federation organizational work.
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APOGEF activities and engagements
