Present Circumstances
The Maliar like other Potohar communities, have started to emigrate to the west particularly the United Kingdom. They have also benefited from the loosening of social restrictions in Pakistan, and as successful horticulturists have entered into the wholesale fruit and vegetable business.Mohammed Ajeeb, the first Mayor of British Muslim ancestry, came from the Maliar community.
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