The 28-year-old Malik, who was national team captain until January last year, was overlooked for the series against South Africa starting later this month in the United Arab Emirates.
Instead Malik will lead a seven-member second-string Pakistan team for the Hong Kong event which will be held on November 6 and 7.
Pakistan chief selector Mohsin Khan said: "We have selected Malik to lead the team for the Hong Kong Super Sixes."
Besides Pakistan, teams from Australia, India, England, New Zealand, Hong Kong, South Africa and Sri Lanka will take part.
The teams are comprised of six players with one substitute.
The Hong Kong Sixes tournament was first held in 1992 and is sanctioned by the International Cricket Council. Pakistan won the inaugural event 18 years ago, then again in 1997, 2001 and 2002.
The following teams are participating in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2010.
South Africa | Sri Lanka |
Hong Kong | Pakistan |
England | New Zealand |
Australia | India |
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