Toyota Hilux trucks soar in popularity as status symbol in Pakistan


Karachi (AFP) – Cruising through the traffic in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, the Toyota Hilux has become a symbol of power, affluence and intimidation. In a society marked by gaping class divisions, the truck is increasingly seen as a necessity by politicians and urban elites. Known locally as the ‘Dala’, the imposing vehicle has also become notorious in activist circles for its use in the “abduction” of dissenters.

©AFP

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