Prime Minister-designate Nawaz Sharif on Thursday sought civil nuclear technology to overcome Pakistan's energy crisis during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

Twelve people, including eight police personnel, were killed and over 20 injured on Thursday in a powerful bombing in Pakistan's Quetta city.

Pakistan's Prime Minister- designate Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday met President Asif Ali Zardari for the first time after the polls.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang was accorded a red carpet welcome as he arrived Islamabad on Wednesday on a two-day maiden visit.

Describing Pakistan as the "iron brother" of China, Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday hailed Islamabad's "positive contribution" towards maintaining peace and stability, combating terrorism and promoting development in South Asia.

Pakistani cricket-turned-politician Imran Khan left hospital on Wednesday after treatment for back injuries suffered in a fall in Lahore.

Pakistani authorities on Wednesday shut mobile services in Islamabad and the nearby garrison city of Rawalpindi over security concerns on the arrival of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. Li will arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday on a two-day visit after his official visit to India.

Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf on Tuesday rebutted media reports that he has retired from international cricket. A few channels flashed the news of his retirement, forcing the Test discard to come up with clarifications.

China on Monday said it looks forward to addressing the detention of its national for alleged desecration of the holy Quran in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir through "friendly consultations" with the Pakistan government.

Former premier Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday submitted an unconditional apology to Pakistan's Supreme Court in connection with a corruption case.