Designated as an industrial area in 1963, S.I.T.E is the oldest and the largest designated industrial area of Pakistan, encompassing 9,700 acres (19 km2) of land.

The estate benefits from the proximity of the Port of Karachi and various roads linking to the rest of Pakistan.

The town grew up as worker colonies were established around the industrial estate.

The father of nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah came here in July 1948 and attended the opening ceremony of Valika Textile Mills, the first textile mill of Pakistan.

Inside the Graveyard, famous Khanqah of prominent saint of Pakistan Baba Zaheen Shah Taji is also there.