CARE International's office in Pakistan was formally set up in June 2005. Based on the findings of an assessment conducted by CARE International in 2002, it was decided that CARE Pakistan should commence operations in Sindh, Baluchistan and Punjab in the following key areas:
- Gender Concerns and improving the role of women
- Strengthening institutional capacity of NGOs through partnerships
- Strengthening Local Governance in line with the ongoing devolution process at the grass root level
- Commitment to advocacy