OUR STAFF REPORTER LAHORE - The US embassy Second Secretary Jimmy R Mauldin has said that the United States of America is desirous of a prosperous Pakistan and is ready to take every possible step in this regard. He was talking to LCCI President Irfan Qaiser Sheikh, where he discussed all economy-related issues with particular focus on trade with India. LCCI Senior Vice President Kashif Younis Meher and Commercial officer in US Lahore Consulate Shahid Abbas were also present. LCCI President gave the US official a detailed briefing about his recent visit to India. He informed him that both the governments need to tackle the core issues as well to achieve the desired results out of MFN status to India. He was of the view that MFN status to India would definitely create a win-win situation for both sides but Indian side would have to address the reservations expressed by certain sectors including pharmaceutical, automobile, cooking oil and ghee etc. The LCCI President said that a huge untapped potential exist in both countries therefore the apprehensions of the business community must be removed at the earliest. Irfan Qaiser Sheikh also said that Non-Tariff Barriers are the biggest impediment in the way of bilateral trade between Pakistan and India and they should be dismantled on priority basis.