Malot, Islamabad

Malot is a rural area in Islamabad. But with the advent of private Societies, the population has urbanized. It is located near Bhara Kahu between Kuri and Simly Dam roads. There are many societies in the current village whose name is Bahria enclave and Park view city. This village is very beautiful. An old road passes through this village whose name is Kuri Road. Right along with this village Old City of برصغیر Its name is Kuri city. Immediately after the Capital of Pakistan, this village which is closest to Islamabad and people own this land.

Population

The population of Malot is approximately 10000 to 12000. The majority of the population is Muslim and consists of Abbasi and Kiyanis families. In total population, 2% are Danyal, 17% are Syed, 29% are Kiyanis and 52% are Abbasis.

Languages

Different languages are spoken here which include Potohari, Hindko and Urdu.

Employment

Some people are mid level employs in Public or private organizations, but most locals earn money through agriculture, livestock and farming. People are also connected to real state and property business. Almost from each family people are serving abroad, in middle east and all other countries. Nowadays maximum people are property dealers.

Culture

Punjabi culture dominates this area. Eid festivals are celebrated. Crops cultivated here include Wheat, Maize and Barley. In southern part of Malot, Bahria started their 2nd real estate society name Bahria Enclave. On northern side there is a hill which is located for Botanic Zoo from CDA. Now hill area is totally reserved for Park View society by Aleem Khan (IPP member). Late Farooq abbasi from malot also bought several hill area as his property. Maximum area of hill is reserved for property. Near hill area several acres property is bought by FIA. Later he gave all his land to Park View Society.