20 new Revo Hilux’s approved for Islamabad Police, officers

ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry has decided to purchase 20 new Toyota Revo Dalas for Islamabad Police and senior administrative officers, sources confirmed on Thursday.

According to details, 10 vehicles will be handed over to Islamabad Police, while the remaining 10 will be allocated to administrative officers, including all eight assistant commissioners.

Senior police officials, including SSP Operations, SSP Investigation, SSP Security, and the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO), will also receive the new vehicles.

Officials said the move aims to facilitate operations and ensure smooth mobility for officers during field duties. The Revo Dalas are expected to be delivered by October.

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According to sources, the new vehicles are part of larger reforms aimed at eradicating criminal elements and ensuring peace in Islamabad. 

The Toyota Hilux, popularly known as “Dala,” has long carried cultural weight in Pakistan. Initially prized by feudal elites for its rugged performance in rural and mountainous terrain, it has now become a common sight in cities. In recent years, the vehicle has transformed into a mark of power and affluence, often seen escorting the convoys of newly wealthy business owners.

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In urban areas, it is frequently used as a show of force,  with guards sitting in the back, faces covered with scarves and rifles in hand, while its tinted windows add to the air of intimidation.