UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday called for “respecting democratic processes and institutions” in his comments on the political developments in Pakistan. Asked for comments, his Deputy Spokesman Farhan Aziz Haq said, “For now, we will simply underscore the utmost importance of respecting democratic processes and institutions and resolving differences in accordance with the Constitution of Pakistan. On Sunday, Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi dissolved the national assembly on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan and called for early elections.