LAHORE, May 24: US Ambassador Richard Olson and Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal called on PML-N president and prime minister-in-waiting Nawaz Sharif at his Raiwind residence here on Friday.

Mr Olson said smooth transition of power would help strengthen democracy in Pakistan. He said the US wanted strong ties with Pakistan and it was also ready to help Pakistan overcome energy crisis.

This was the second meeting of Mr Olson with Mr Sharif after the May 11 polls.

Sources said the US envoy also discussed the Taliban issue with Mr Sharif. The prime minister in-waiting had already favoured talks with Taliban.

Mr Olson had said it was the prerogative of the (PML-N) government to hold talks with the Taliban. He said his government had no objection if Pakistan entered into talks with Taliban.

In his meeting with Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal, Mr Sharif said Pakistan wanted to resolve all outstanding issues with India through negotiations.—Staff Reporter