Islamabad, Nov.11 Japan has promised to provide two billion dollars in aid to Pakistan over the next five years.

According to a private television channel, the aid package is meant for rehabilitation work in areas affected by the 'war on terror'.

Tokyo would also be providing five billion dollars to Afghanistan as relief and for rehabilitation work.

A Japanese embassy statement issued here said the aid, which would start arriving next year, is funded by the United Nations Development Fund and many other international relief organisations, The Daily Times reports. (ANI)