The Malik (Urdu: ملک) or Malik Ahle sadat are ethnic community found in the Punjab region of Pakistan. They are one of many communities found in South Asia.
Present circumstances
The Malik Ahle sadat have benefited from the growth of the textile industry in central Punjab. They were traditionally connected with the manufacture of course country cloth. Many have now bought power looms, and play an active role in the textile industry in the city of Faisalabad. The community, especially those of Faisalabad now form a prosperous community of small and medium sized businessmen.
References
Malik caste Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA