81.   Islamabad says that those battling Indian forces were freedom fighters and it only provides moral and diplomatic support.

82.   It was not immediately known if the Indian forces had casualties.

83.   Its members fought with the Taliban in Afghanistan and are fighting Indian forces in Kashmir for its independence, or merger with mostly Muslim Pakistan.

84.   Kashmiri separatists holding five Western tourists hostage said two of the captives were wounded Friday in a gunbattle between the militants and Indian forces.

85.   Like other Kashmiris, he scurries home at dusk to avoid the often widespread fighting between the rebels and Indian forces at night.

86.   Meanwhile, in New Delhi, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee assured his Cabinet that Indian forces have pushed fighters back across the cease-fire line.

87.   Militants holding five Western hostages in Kashmir say two of the captives were wounded in a gun battle Friday with Indian forces.

88.   Military spokesman Maj. Gen. J.J. Singh said Indian forces were advancing against the guerrillas.

89.   Most are sent to fight Indian forces in Kashmir, the disputed Himalayan region claimed by both countries.

90.   Nor was it clear whether representatives of Kashmiri militant groups fighting Indian forces would attend.