The historical town of Saklund is populated on both sides of National Highway, which was called Rawr ( راوڙ وارو رستو), in old times. Whereas in the periods of the Talpur dynasty and British rule, it was called Tapali Rasto (ٽپالي رستو). In the initial time of British rule it was called Naar waro rasto.[citation needed]Sindhu darya flows about 18 km on the western side of Sakrand. There are various such signs from where it's clearly recognized that this old town is populated at the present location.
An important historical town due to the ruling periods of Kalhora rule and Talpur rule, Major General Haig mentions Sakrand in his book (The Indus Delta Country),[2][3] whereas Albert William Hughes in his book, Sindh Gazetteer, has also mentioned the historical importance of Sakrand [4][5]
Sakrand Sugar Mill Ltd. has a crushing capacity of 6,500 metric tons of sugarcane per day. The sugar mill not only fulfills domestic demand but it also has the capacity to export to other towns of the province.[7]
A newspaper, Sakrand Times, is published from Karachi.[citation needed]
Iqbal flour mill, Nawabshah Road, Sakrand
Anwer Ali Khero flour mill, Gt Road, Sakrand
All Pakistan Banana and Furit market, Nawabshah Road, Sakrand
All Sarafa Association, Sarafa Bazaar, Sakrand
Imtiaz MObile Zone,Pro, Imtiaz Arain, خانزادہ Market, Sakrand
