Nizar Baraka is a Moroccan politician and member of the Istiqlal Party. He was born on March 5, 1964, in Salé, Morocco. Baraka has held various significant positions, including serving as the Minister of Economy and Finance from 2012 to 2013. He is known for his focus on economic development and public policy. In addition to his political career, Baraka has been involved in various social and economic initiatives. He was elected as the Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Party in 2017, aiming to strengthen the party's influence in Moroccan politics. His leadership emphasizes reform and modernization within the party.