Impact of Terrorism on Foreign Portfolio Investment in Pakistan
This study explored the long and short run impact of Terrorism on Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in Pakistan using annual data from 1995 to 2013. The stationarity of data is analyzed by using unit root test. The long run relationship is captured using Johansen and Juselius Cointegration test. The short term impact was tested through Vector Error Correction Model. The results reveal significant negative effect of Terrorism on FPI. The results best fit the concept of push and pull theory. The relation of FPI and market size is negative, and highly positive with Trade Openness and Real Interest Rate. There is also significant short term relationship between Terrorism and FPI. This study suggests that careful policies should be implemented for the purpose of minimizing terrorist activities in order to enhance FPI in Pakistan.