Shehri Ijtamai Tarqiati Council (SHATAC) was established in 1959. It works as Non Government Organization (NGO) and Non Profit Organization (NPO) as well on the non-sectarian , non political and welfare basis. Health ,Education and poverty alleviation are the Thematic Areas. Funding comes from charity, alms, public donation, grants, membership fees and services etc.

SHATAC was registered on Feb. 09, 1970 under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control) Ordinance 1961 (XLVI of 1961) by the Directorate General Of Social Welfare, Government of West Pakistan. Registration number is DSW/873.

SHATAC lays emphasis on BAHBOOD (Development). It has its constitution. Election is conducted after every 2 years. Sub Committee run the business of their respective departments.