Can i pass a pageableItem to common.widget.pager component using jquery

Currently working on creating a page with horizontal nav bar ( ul list ) and a content area. Based on the selected list item, paginated results should show up in the content area. I'm trying to use the pagination component and passing a pageableItem to it. Not sure how to reload the content area and also pass a new item to pagination component upon "click" on the above horizontal nav bar. Thoughts ?!