He said that the country "would love her to come back."

If Malala were to return to Pakistan, guards would protect her family, with a female contingent surrounding Malala.

The government would pay to provide the service, he said.

Malik told CNN that he knew Malala is doing well in the hospital because she has asked for her schoolbooks so she can study.

He said that if she comes back to Pakistan, they'll find her old books and give them to her.